Manager, Category Leadership - Walmart

Campbell's•Rogers, AR

1d•$112,700 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Walmart Category Leadership Manager serves as a category advisor to Walmart responsible for translating strategy into execution for a large and complex category. This role leads category analysis, develops recommendations, manages modular strategy, and partners with Walmart merchants to deliver category growth. The Manager turns analysis and insights into actions that drive measurable results.

Requirements

Strong category management expertise
Ability to translate analysis and insights into compelling presentations for Walmart and leadership audiences
Analytical and problem-solving skills that include large data sets
Attention to detail and execution excellence
Scintilla, Circana, Power BI, Excel, and relevant category tools
Project and timeline management
Customer-facing communication skills
Modular drawing
Insights and shopper behavior analytics
Build strong internal and external relationships
Team building and collaboration
Strategic Influence
Comply with category advisor agreement
Bachelor's Degree
6+ years of business experience
3+ years of Walmart category advisership experience

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to Walmart.
Lead category analysis and develop actionable business recommendations
Present recommendations, modulars, insights, and analysis to Walmart.
Own execution of category strategy, assortment recommendations, clustering recommendations, shelving recommendations, and merchandising opportunities.
Manage modular planning, modular development including drawing, automation, and generation, execution timelines, and implementation quality of off-cycle mods, quick mods, and support major relays.
Coach and train Associate Manager
Build strong relationship with Walmart and internally
Create category reviews, business updates, and customer-facing presentations.
Provide proactive recommendations using shopper, category, omni-channel, and competitive retailer insights.
Own digital shelf recommendations and identify growth opportunities.
Provide timely analytics and shopper insights for merchant requests while proactively identifying opportunities.