Sales Cat Mgmt Sr. Analyst, Sams Club

Overview

Location : Rogers, Arkansas

PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader operating in more than 200 countries with a product portfolio that includes 22 world-famous, billion-dollar brands.

From Gatorade to Quaker, to Lay's, we make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world.

Innovation is a critical way we impact the market, as well as communities around the globe. We believe there is value in products, people, and planet.

And we strive to make a difference by creating solutions that leave a lasting positive footprint.

Our culture is inspired by our employees. No two days are the same; we're dynamic and full of passionate teams adopting new ideas through our collaborative spirit.

At PepsiCo, What Makes You Unique, Makes Us Better!

Category Leadership

The Demand Accelerator team represents a transformation of Shopper Insights, Shopper Marketing, Category Leadership and Space resources supporting Sales and Marketing plans across the PepsiCo portfolio.

This approach allows us to build best-in-class capabilities, develop deep functional expertise, and offer focused programs to drive growth with our customers.

As a Sr. Category Analyst on the Sam's Club Team, you will deliver strategic insight in support of PepsiCo Foods North America Sales Team with an emphasis on Quaker Foods.

Specifically, this role will work to identify market trends, competitive threats, brand strategies and customer strategies to penetrate new and emerging opportunities.

Primary responsibility of this role is to be a thought leader and "go-to" resource for all category, shopper and consumer trends, and merchandising solutions for the Customer Sales Team.

Using POS, Syndicated, and Panel data, analyze category across markets, shoppers, and consumers to make business-building recommendations for both portfolio and category growth.

Secondary responsibilities include leveraging multiple data sources to gain a deep understanding of consumer and shopper behavior and interactions across products, geographies, cohorts, and occasions.

This analysis will be used to drive the Customer Team's strategic planning process.

Responsibilities

• Utilize syndicated consumer and market data for the purposes of uncovering compelling insights
• Leverage shopper and consumer insights in the development of category strategies and retailer relevant sell stories.
• Integrate information from many sources and develop actionable insights and recommendations
• Deliver ongoing tracking and score carding of Category, Competitor and PepsiCo sales and share performance.
• Keeps abreast of developments and best practices in category management. It is expected that you will pursue the knowledge needed to improve departmental capabilities and improve professional competence.
• Participate in account strategic planning process.
• Act as a strong, clear, objective, and inspiring voice of enterprise Customer Team
• Utilize both internal and 3rd party consumer / market trends and analyses to inform portfolio strategies for the Customer Team.

Compensation and Benefits :

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $72,500 - $121,300.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility : Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 3+ years of Category Management, Insights, or Analytics experience within the consumer-packaged goods industry
• 3+ years' experience in analyzing and interpreting data.
• Experience with standard data resources and solutions (IRI of Nielsen Syndicated POS and Panel).
• Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking and thought leadership skills.
• Strong PC skill set (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong communication and presentation skills, ability to interact confidently and effectively with team members, management, and the customer.
• Collaboration is essential in this role as the person will work very closely with account sales leads, cross-functional teams as well as the retailer directly
• Strong planning / organizing skills; the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer : Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

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