Category Insights Manager

Cheers to a Beer & Spirits Career!Join the team that has been recognized by both USA Today and The Dallas Morning News as a Top Workplace!The fact that you landed here indicates you are looking for a better workplace. Maybe you feel unappreciated, and you are tired of being treated like just another employee. When you join our team, you become part of the Andrewsfamily, a place where you valued and respected.We invest in our team members and are dedicated to their success by offering:Weekly Pay, Every FridayHealth, Dental, & Vision InsurancePaid Vacation & Sick Time401k with Company Match (FREE Money!!)And yes, you will receive free Beer throughout the year! (Root beer to those under 21 years old.) After all, you will be working for an award-winning BEER & Spirits distributor, and we want you to enjoy the brands you already love like Modelo, Coors, Miller Lite, Corona, Heineken, Blue Moon, Shiner, Sam Adams, Dos Equis, Revolver, Lakewood, Rahr, Truly, Topo Chico, Twisted Tea, Pacifico, and many more!!And for those who enjoy spirits, Andrews is now distributing some of the top brands within the Spirits category such as Buffalo Trace, Fireball, Southern Comfort, Corazon, Wheatley, Seagram's, Canadian Mist, and other Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Gin, Brandy, Cognac, and Tequila brands!So let's talk about the role...A Category Insights Manager (Channel/Portfolio) is responsible for analyzing industry and shopper trends, supporting long-term strategies for product categories and channel segments, while managing relationships with internal team members and external customers. They maximize portfolio opportunity through product assortment, pricing, promotion and space planning through a Channel- or Portfolio-focused lens. This role is part of the Customer Growth Strategy team.A Category Insights Manager can be expected to perform the following tasks in this role as a routine part of their job:Conducts high quality analysis and synthesizes multiple data sources to generate insights and actionable recommendations. (50%)Leverages critical thinking and problem-solving skills to recognize and anticipate opportunities by elevating analyses beyond reporting and translate insights into retail action.Utilizes internal and external data to optimize new product introduction, distribution, shelving, pricing, and promotional strategies across stakeholders and customer.Conducts analysis using category management capabilities, analytical tools, and data visualizations to identify and communicate opportunities.Prioritizes tasks with focus on strategic versus tactical activities that deliver ROI.Maintains a strong understanding of Andrews' sales processes, systems, portfolio, markets and the competition.Compiles and conducts data analysis and provides insights and recommendations specifically related to Portfolio or channel.Channel Focus Only: Conducts data analysis and provides insights and recommendations specifically related to the Liquor and On Premise channels.Partners with cross functional teams and stakeholders to understand strategies and objectives. (30%)Partners and collaborates with the Brand, Andrews' Center of Excellence (ACOE) and stakeholders to understand and build strategies and objectives.Contributes to Andrews Shopper First Planning process, focusing efforts on measurable value creation with stakeholders.Participates in Annual Planning process with stakeholders.Partners and provides guidance to Category Manager team members.Tracks and reports on category performance and assists in building selling materials for stakeholders.Leads Enterprise efforts in developing category plans.Portfolio Focus Only: Manages communication with brand leadership and channel managers, driving deep understanding of insight and portfolio strategy.Channel Focus Only: Manages communication with channel managers, driving deep understanding of insights and assortment strategy.Creates insight driven presentations with actionable tactics and strategies with an eye towards storytelling. (20%)Builds compelling presentations utilizing external, internal data resources and other visualization tools.Provides category management reporting, trend analysis, customized reports and special project work for cross functional teams and stakeholders.Collaborates with On/Off Sales teams to develop customer focused presentations representative of the current retail market and environment.Drives Category and Space Management best practices.Collaborates with Category Managers to assist in developing customer focused presentations that represent the current retail market and environment.This list is not all inclusive of other tasks and subtasks that may be necessary in performing this role, but rather an overview of the role's primary work tasks.CAPABILITIESA Category Insights Manager has a greater opportunity to succeed if they can develop and master the following job-related capabilities and KSAs:KNOWLEDGEAndrews PortfolioBeer, Spirits and Distribution IndustryCategory Management/Space ManagementCompetitive PortfoliosCustomer Centric PlanningCustomer Service PrinciplesFAVR/MotusInventory Management - BackroomJDA Planning Software KnowledgeLYTXMarket Segmentation PrinciplesMerchandising LiteracyModel Market ConceptsOSHA Policies and ProceduresPackaging and Code DatesQuality Standards and Code DatesRetail ChannelsRetailer StrategiesSafety Standards and ProceduresSales Team Structure and UnderstandingSelling PrinciplesSupplier ExpertiseSwap and Drop ProcedureSyndicated Data KnowledgeTABC GuidelinesSKILLS & ABILITIESAbility to Build TrustAbility to Collaborate and Influence at all Organizational LevelsAbility to Manage Workflow, Commitments and Meet DeadlinesAbility to Organize and Prioritize WorkloadAbility to Solve Problems and Develop Potential SolutionsAbility to Use Data and Insights to Create Actionable Selling StoriesAbility to Work Steadily at a Fast Pace to Meet Time Schedules and DeadlinesAnalytical Thinking and Problem Solving SkillsActive Listening and Feedback SkillsChange Management SkillsCoaching, Training and Mentoring SkillsCommunication and Interpersonal SkillsCustomer Service SkillsDecision Making SkillsJDA Planning Software ProficiencyNegotiation SkillsProject Management SkillsSelling SkillsTeamwork SkillsTechnical Aptitude/Computer/iPad SkillsQUALIFICATIONSA qualified candidate for the Category Insights Manager role should satisfy the expectations below:REQUIREDCategory Insights Manager – ChannelThree Plus Years of Progressively Responsible Category Management, Sales, and BrandThree Plus Years of Data Analysis and Solutions Development; Ability to Work Across Multiple DatasetsProven Change Management Leadership Skills and the Ability to Influence OthersPrevious Category Management and Space Planning Software ExperienceProven Project Management SkillsStrong Understanding of the Beer, Spirits and Beverage IndustryCategory Insights Manager – PortfolioFive Plus Years of Progressively Responsible Category Management, Sales, and BrandThree Plus Years of Data Analysis and Solutions Development; Ability to Work Across Multiple DatasetsProven Change Management Leadership Skills and the Ability to Influence OthersPrevious Category Management and Space Planning Software ExperienceProven Project Management SkillsStrong Understanding of the Beer, Spirits and Beverage IndustryPREFERREDCategory Insights Manager – ChannelBachelors in Sales, Analytics or Other Related FieldStrong Financial and Business AcumenPrevious Brand Management ExperienceCicerone Certified Beer ServerCategory Insights Manager – PortfolioBachelors in Sales, Analytics or Other Related FieldStrong Financial and Business AcumenPrevious Brand Management ExperienceCicerone Certified Beer ServerPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAbility to maintain a sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time and operate computer equipment.Ability to bend, stoop, and twist is required for filing and general office duties.Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as standing, walking, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which maybe heavy or awkward.Exerts up to 55 lbs of force occasionally and/or negligible amount frequently to move office-related items or materials.Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating via email, preparing reports and other forms of documentation using company and industry software.Ability to speak, hear, and see is required to communicate with employees, and to operate computers and office machinery.Hand-eye coordination and fine manipulation skills are necessary to operate computers and various office equipment.Continual hand/wrist motion is required to operate computers and office machinery.Driving may be required during the workday.Must tolerate working in an environment with inside/outside ambient/extreme temperatures.Ability to perform job functions in compliance with company policies and procedures, including safety policies and best practices.Must be able to maintain a current/valid driver's license.Must maintain regular and punctual attendance.*Please note -we ask all candidates to create an account in order to apply for a position with us. 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