Manager, Category Development

Energizer Holdings•Bentonville, AR

12d

About The Position

The Manager, Category Development develops strong customer relationships with Walmart and provides category solutions informed by business and industry trends and category management expertise. The role develops actionable reporting, analysis, and presentations based on category trends, influences the line review process, and serves as an expert and strategic partner in Walmart’s category. The position works closely with the Walmart merchant team to develop and grow total category sales using POS and syndicated data, shopper and consumer insights, and category and industry trends.

Requirements

Minimum 3 to 4 years of customer-facing Sales and/or Category Management experience.
BA/BS degree required.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Experience developing and delivering compelling selling stories and presentations.
Ability to build relationships.
Experience with Scintilla and Retail Link.
Experience with syndicated data such as Nielsen or IRI/Circana.
Experience with Blue Yonder Space Planning software.
Experience with Power BI or Tableau.
Project management and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

Marketing or Business Administration degree preferred.
Consumer Products background.
Previous Walmart Advisor experience.

Responsibilities

Lead category and industry assessment, analysis, and insight generation.
Hold direct account responsibility, including regular face-to-face customer meetings.
Own category management and analytics.
Develop a strong advisor relationship with the customer.
Work with the Walmart merchant team to grow total category sales using POS data, syndicated data, shopper and consumer insights, and category and industry trends.
Produce reporting and market landscape reviews.
Influence the line review process with insights and data, recommending optimal assortment, planogram space allocation, and flow.
Manage the category relay and modular (planogram) building process.
Perform additional duties as assigned.