Category Manager (Grocery SE)

Lindt & Sprüngli • Orlando, FL

86d • $106,000 - $137,000

About The Position

The individual in this role will provide category analysis and business insights to US retailers in the areas of assortment, shelving recommendations and shopper insights to drive category growth and to help deliver against Lindt USA's business objectives. This includes developing and presenting compelling, insight-based stories that support Lindt sales strategies and will make a direct impact in growing Lindt's everyday confection, front end, and seasonal businesses. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, problem solving skills and storytelling ability. This role can be based anywhere on the East Coast or Texas.

Requirements

• Proficient computer skills, including extensive, advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills (Proficient in syndicated data IRI and/or Nielsen).
• Proficient in Category Management tools (eg Blue Yonder).
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Category Management experience required.
• 3 years of analytical experience.
• 3 years' experience with one or more of the following retailer specific data platforms (84.51, Scintilla, EYC, Circana Retailer Gateway).
• 2+ years' experience in a FMCPG environment, preferred.
• 3+ years' experience with Planogram software (Blue Yonder, Spaceman, Apollo).
• Bachelor's Degree required; MBA Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a consultant to develop and execute tailored category plans for assigned Lindt US retailers providing unbiased recommendations to drive overall category growth.
• Synthesize multiple data sources including Circana, Retailer Shopper Card Systems, and Shopper Research to craft compelling, concise and actionable selling stories.
• Utilize Blue Yonder space management software to analyze and validate retailer planograms and to develop strategic planogram recommendations.
• Conduct category management reviews: analyzing business issues and providing business insights and recommendations.
• Attend customer meetings to serve as the category expert by presenting analysis, trend information and category opportunities.
• Influence the development of strategic sales and category action plans through the sharing of knowledge gained from customer specific shopper card information.
• Help to establish priorities that are consistent with Lindt and key account goals and objectives.
• Provide sales managers with post event analytics and YOY implementation opportunities.
• Actively participate in weekly team calls or meetings with respective Sales managers and/or marketing.
• Serve as the expert on the assigned accounts by fully understanding shopper motivations, triggers and barriers.

Benefits

• Compensation Range: $106,000.00-137,000.00
• Bonus and/or long-term incentive may be included as part of this compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree