Category Manager (Small Format)

Category Management Analyst

This is a hybrid position, 3 days in the office. As an integral part of the team, you will create category-centric selling stories, provide analytical support to answer business questions, or understand the impact of category management-driven decisions on the small format business. You will also manage multiple requests, projects, and reporting routines by taking a proactive approach to thought leadership with the client.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to develop insights-based analysis/projects with recommendations focused on strategies and objectives
• Experience using technical software: SymphonyAI, Shopper 360, Circanna (IRI), Nielsen, 84.51, Market 6, or Stratum
• Participate in the category review process, working with other cross-functional teams to provide complete category management solutions
• Independently develop and maintain client-specific reporting that measures performance against strategies and objectives
• Work closely and often with assigned clients and business managers by setting up regular meetings to become a trusted advisor
• Build solid sales presentations using syndicated, panel, basket, shopper, and other data sources that provide solutions and recommendations to address business issues
• Maintain connectivity with clients to ensure understanding of KPIs, innovation, and other important information

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED. Bachelor's Degree (preferred). Category Management Certification (preferred). Related work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement.

Work Experience Requirements: 3 – 5 years related work experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:

• Advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, and advanced macros. Knowledge of Power BI would be a strong asset.
• Experience with syndicated data or space management tools.
• Identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions.
• Effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools.
• Communicates clearly and effectively while understanding and adapting to the audience.
• Independently manage project plans and assume responsibility for tracking, communication, and timing.
• Recognize problems and issues and identify the information needed to diagnose.
• Drive to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders.
• Execute strategic objectives and provide input as required to keep priorities on track.

Physical Abilities: Seeing, Color Perception, and Touching

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