Category Manager - Kalamazoo, MI

Imperial Beverage•Kalamazoo, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Imperial Beverage is seeking a Category Manager to analyze data, create future plans, and drive profitable business solutions for their vast portfolio and customers. This role involves monitoring beverage trends, building sales presentations, developing planograms, visiting store sets, leading projects, and making informed decisions based on beverage knowledge. The ideal candidate is organized, a problem-solver, and possesses strong communication and analytical skills. This is a full-time position requiring Monday-Friday availability.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent education and experience) in Business Administration or related field
Three or more years' analyst experience required
Proficient in some technical software: Circana (IRI), Nielsen, 84.51, Market 6, Stratum and retailer specific POS/Panel software
Proficient in planogram software tools
Strong analytical skills and numeric ability
Understanding of maintenance of ERP systems/software database
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize, set goals and accomplish responsibilities with limited supervision
Must possess good communication and customer service skills, confidentiality and professionalism
Experience developing and managing projects
Critical-thinking skills to develop, adjust and recommend changes

Nice To Haves

Two or more years' beverage sales experience preferred
Basic understanding of SQL preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze competitive activity, customer and market trends to provide actionable insights to guide continuous improvement
Build sales presentations using sources of data that provide solutions and recommendations to address business issues
Develop planograms and organize products based on sales strategies and consumer trends
Visit store sets to see where improvements can be made in category management
Identify opportunities for process improvement and standardization related to sales
Lead the planning and execution of assigned department projects
Keep sales staff up to date on data trends and opportunities

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
HSAs, FSAs
401(k) with Traditional and Roth options, employer match, and immediate vesting
3.5 weeks of PTO starting in year one, accruing from day one with rollover
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Paid volunteer time to give back to the community
Paid parental leave
Weekly pay
Uber, Lyft, or taxi reimbursement when you need a safe ride home
Kick ass events and fun across Michigan
Domestic and international trip opportunities to learn about the beverage industry
Referral bonuses