Category Manager

Advantage Sales & Marketing dba Advantage Solutions•Rogers, AR

About The Position

Category Manager At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a dedicated Category Manager whose role requires the ability to understand our retailer’s processes, understand what data is available, understand our client’s objectives and marry the three together with compelling, data-driven “storytelling”. This candidate is smart, creative, organized, curious, and confident in presenting ideas and solutions to internal sales associates, clients and customers. No day is ever the same in this job as the variety of work to be performed evolves weekly, but the importance of filtering different data sets to actionable solutions is the constant. Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today! The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today. The Category Manager role requires the ability to understand our retailer’s processes, understand what data is available, understand our client’s objectives and marry the three together with compelling, data driven “story telling”. This candidate is smart, creative, organized, curious, and confident presenting ideas and solutions to internal sales associates, clients and customers. No day is ever the same in this job as the variety of work to be performed weekly, but the importance of filtering different data sets to actionable solutions is the constant. The Company differentiates ourselves from our competition through the flexibility and talent of our Analytics team….be a part of it!

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent job-related experience in Marketing, Math, Statistics, or Economic fields
2-4 years of experience in the applicable field (sales and marketing agency or CPG industry solution provider, retailer, or manufacturer)
Demonstrated ability to work with large data sets; the appetite for numbers and analytics
Syndicated Data experience: Experience with IRI, Nielsen, and other relevant platforms preferred
Experience with application of shopper panel data and geodemographic data sets preferred
Understanding and application of principles and practices of Category Management (analysis of assortment, pricing, promotion, shelving, shopper) required
Intellectually curious, eager to problem solve, and a quick learner
Well-organized and strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team; a hunger for “winning together”
Ability to confidently work with client, customer, and internal leadership
Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize business requests
Creativity…. with a passion for building visually compelling presentations
Good communication – written and oral – skills and strong interpersonal skills
Strong work ethic and desire to succeed (often with minimal supervision)
Microsoft Office experience: Highly proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Syndicated Data experience: Experience with IRI, Nielsen, and other relevant platforms preferred
Experience with application of shopper panel data and geodemographic data sets preferred
Understanding and application of principles and practices of Category Management (analysis of assortment, pricing, promotion, shelving, shopper) required

Responsibilities

Utilizes a broad range of data metrics, tools, and analytics to identify opportunities and deliver insights to our customers and clients.
Prioritizes tasks with a focus on strategic versus tactical activities that deliver stronger ROI.
Engages with customers and clients to understand strategies and objectives.
Leverages experience to create mutually beneficial solutions for all parties involved.
Creates insight driven presentations with actionable tactics and strategies.
Develops creative presentations with an eye toward story-telling, focused on flow, visualizations, headlines, and using company Branding Guidelines.
Leverages syndicated scan data and basic panel and geodemographic data to optimize new product introductions, distribution, shelving, pricing, and promotional strategies across a group of customers and clients
Contribute to RAVE process, focusing efforts on measurable value creation with customers and clients