Category Manager - Large Format

Role Description

We are looking for a Category Space Manager with a passion for the Beer Industry. This position will work in a team environment with a focus on developing insights, identifying opportunities, and communicating recommendations to lead future industry growth to our internal partners and external retail customers. Searching for an individual who takes ownership of their work and always pushes themselves and others to reach higher and achieve more.

Job Responsibilities

• Build strong relationship with retailer as trusted Category advisor across all areas of the Beer business
• Develop impactful category analyses and consumer insights using a range of syndicated and non-syndicated data sources
• Synthesize learnings from various sources to create clear and impactful selling stories in a visually appealing manner using PowerPoint
• Effectively educate internal teammates and external customers on growth opportunities through clear and impactful communications
• Partner with Sales team to engage external retailer buying team in defined territories with goal of identifying opportunities to grow the Beer category
• Use space planning software to effectively merchandise the beer department according to category and retailer strategy

Qualifications

• Strong passion for the Beer industry
• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred
• Moderate to Advanced proficiency utilizing Microsoft Excel to manipulate and organize data
• Moderate to Advanced proficiency utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint to organize and visualize the story line for presentations
• Ability to understand information, develop insights and identify opportunities when analyzing large data sets
• Ability to translate findings and recommendations into a concise and effective selling story
• Ability to confidently present insights, opportunities and recommendations to internal or external stakeholders in a persuasive manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Category Management or Sales experience in consumer packaged goods industry
• Strong familiarity with syndicated data, software, and measures (Circana, Nielsen, etc.)
• Strong familiarity with shopper panel information data, software and measures (Circana, Nielsen, Numerator, Retailer Loyalty data, etc.)
• Shelf management and planogram creation experience (JDA, Apollo, etc.) preferred

Desired Traits

• Positive Attitude
• Self-starter who will take ownership of work and drive results
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Team-Oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• Free Beer!