CATEGORY ANALYST

Category Analyst

Hunt Valley, MD, US, 21031

McCormick is a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments and we're always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team. We are looking to hire a Category Analyst (entry level) immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity located in Hunt Valley, MD supporting all functions of the category management process for Albertsons. The Category Analyst will report to a Category Manager II.

The Category Analyst is a resource to provide in-depth analysis to determine category strategy and opportunities. The successful candidate will assist the category management team in the development and execution of category and brand growth stories, category reviews, shelving and modular plans, provide market insights through the collection of relevant local and global market trends and shopper research techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Provide detailed category and brand insight in a succinct and accurate story format.
• Regular and accurate business performance reporting.
• Assist with development and implementation of assortment, merchandising and pricing recommendation for various accounts.
• Creating a narrative by transforming data points into compelling visuals.
• Category Team analytical & administrative support (Business reviews, database management, monthly reporting, etc.).
• Provide market insights through the collection of relevant local and global market trends and shopper research techniques.
• Engages directly with internal and external sales teams on category presentations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management or related fields
• Minimum of 1 years' experience in Sales, Marketing or Analyst role
• Demonstrated skills working on projects and analytic analysis, including brand insight and category planogram design
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Power Point, and Word
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Self-motivated, possess excellent communication and organization skills, project a professional image, and interact effectively with all levels within the organization
• Interest and ability to relocate as necessary
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills, with the ability to analyze and understand the data and then effectively communicate those insights to both internal and external audiences

Why Work at McCormick?

As a McCormick employee you'll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You'll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it's growing. Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.