Associate Category Manager

Sazerac Company•Dallas, TX

8d•Remote

About The Position

Help shape the future of our brands in one of the most unique and influential channels in retail. We’re looking for an Associate Category Manager who can turn data into clear, compelling insights that drive smarter decisions, stronger execution, and real growth across our Military channel. In this role, you’ll own analytics that fuel sales strategy, promotional planning, and retail performance—partnering closely with Sales, Category, and Marketing to bring opportunities to life. If you thrive on solving problems with data, influencing decisions, and making an impact in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, this role is built for you.

Requirements

3+ years of analytical experience in CPG, retail, non-alc beverages, or beverage alcohol industries.
Hands-on experience with syndicated tools (Circana/IRI, Nielsen) and retailer systems.
Strong Excel and data visualization skills (Power BI, Tableau; able to build dashboards and stories that influence.
Experience presenting to or partnering with retailers/customers.
A highly organized, curious, self-starter mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong communication and storytelling skills—comfortable guiding cross-functional partners.
Ability to work remote with occasional travel (10–15%).

Nice To Haves

Experience with JDA/Space Planning.
Background in spirits or familiarity with Military accounts (DeCA, AAFES, NEXCOM).

Responsibilities

Transform syndicated, shopper, and retailer data into growth strategies that strengthen assortment, shelving, and merchandising.
Identify opportunities across Military accounts using Nielsen, Circana, internal POS, and retailer platforms.
Build persuasive, data-driven recommendations and business reviews for our Military partners.
Create dashboards and visual tools (Power BI, Tableau) that put actionable insights at leaders’ fingertips.
Track category trends, monitor competitive launches, and provide visibility to what’s happening in the marketplace.
Maintain and automate reporting that keeps the business moving—monthly POS updates, space-to-sales reviews, KPI tracking, and more.
Act as the go-to analytics partner for Military account teams, helping elevate performance across a critical customer base.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.
401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.

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