Category Manager, Walmart Analytics - Arkansas

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Category Manager, Walmart Analytics - Arkansas

Job Category : Sales and Marketing

Requisition Number : CATEG001295

Full-Time

United States

Summary :

This position advises retailer(s) and Sales team(s) on all category-centric and shopper-centric needs that are required to drive sales volume, distribution, and advancing customer relations.

This position will be located in or around the Bentonville, Arkansas area.

Responsibilities :

• Delivers Category Leadership by providing category and shopper insights for the retail partner by developing actionable recommendations to drive category / brand growth.
• Applies knowledge of category / consumer insights and best practices to create and deliver solutions that satisfy both Buddig and retailer strategies and objectives :
• Utilizes, leverages and analyzes various data sources including retailer shopper loyalty card data, retailer POS, syndicated data sources (IRI, Nielsen, etc.

and other proprietary Buddig Foods Category Leadership research.

• Collaborates with retailers in support of consumer & shopper insight application, utilizing market and competitive trends.
• Leverages key shopper trends and insights relevant to the category.
• Analyzes category, competitive and market trends (syndicated data).
• Develops and drives assortment and space optimization at the retailer.
• Provides on-going post promotional analysis for retailers.
• Develops Category Business Plans with internal Sales team; Also develops customer Category Reviews / Business Reviews, Top-to-Top presentations and New Item presentations (Core and Innovation), with the support of various team members.
• Develops insight-based recommendations based on analysis of space management (e.g., assortment), sales, distribution, pricing and promotion to help drive consistent sales recommendations.
• Provides ongoing reporting and score carding to both retailer and Sales teams.

Competencies : Master levels :

Master levels :

• Analysis and Insights
• Relationship Development

Advanced levels :

• Strategic Business Planning
• Pricing & Promotion Development
• Merchandising & Assortment Strategy
• Retail Merchandising
• Financial & Business Acumen
• Shopper / Target Marketing

Skills :

• Education : BA degree in related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience : 5+ years of experience in Category Management, Sales, and / or Consumer Insights. Food industry experience a plus.

Computer Skills : Advanced skills in PowerPoint, Excel.

Communication Skills : Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills.

Special Skills : Experience analyzing data & providing actionable insights utilizing retailer data sources, as well as advanced-level syndicated data (IRI / Nielsen) usage;

excellent planning and project management skills; strong ability to leverage creative thinking.

Considerations :

Moderate travel (20-25% of the time)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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