Category Development Manager - Retail Sales - Cincinnati Sales Office (Cincinnati, OH)

CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER RETAIL SALES CINCINNATI SALES OFFICE (CINCINNATI, OH)

HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

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RESPONSIBILITIES :

Provides periodic and ad-hoc reporting based on issues discovered in the regular reporting that digs deep into markets and products issues with solid recommendations.

Monthly delivery of actionable (actionable answer the so what + action) tracking reports to include but not limited to : assortment optimization.

new items and their volume transfer.market share.shelving, aisle tests & new strategies.Pricing and promotions.ROM and key competitor performance.

Annually develops and presents a strategic business plan based on a "best in class" focused on growth the category with Hormel Brands.

Works with and drives the process with category management leaders, marketing and the consumer insights group to review all available resources, document voids / opportunities, create action plans to fill voids / drive opportunities where possible, filter them, condense & format them into category defining guidance.

Communicates to key customers in the strategic business assessment (using BIC templates and being adaptive to what will lead thought with the customer) strategic solutions that will contribute to category growth.

Is responsible for competitive and marketplace intelligence, analysis and reporting. This would include share gap reporting, price gap reporting, and market visits that determine competitive retailer strategies and tactics.

Is responsible to develop and utilize the category management insights, to generate business development strategies and tactics, and help drive Hormel’s overall brand development.

Is responsible for helping develop strategies that will further penetrate the customer's organization.

Provides category management talent development for direct report(s) and will need to effectively provide coaching and mentoring for new employees.

QUALIFICATIONS : Required

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of sales / marketing / analytics experience.
• Pattern of initiative and independent leadership.
• Strong skills using technical tools such as Excel, IRi, Panel, customer POS, Nielsen ASO, etc.
• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to take the lead in a team environment on a variety of complex projects.
• Well-developed interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
• Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Preferred

• 3+ years of category management, sales, marketing, or sales strategy experience.
• Previous experience with 84.51 is a plus.

Location : Cincinnati, OH

A comprehensive relocation package to the Cincinnati, OH area will be offered, if required.

BENEFITS : Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS : 10% of the time

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.