Assistant Category Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Saint Louis, MO that is seeking an Assistant Category Manager.

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

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Management, Engineering, Mathematics or similar field
* Strong passion for the Beer industry
* Category Management or Sales experience in consumer packaged goods industry
* 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
* Strong familiarity with syndicated data, software, and measures (IRI/Circana, Nielsen, EYC, etc.)
* Shelf management and planograms creation experience (JDA, Apollo, etc.)
* 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
* Positive attitude
* Self-starter who will take ownership of work and drive results

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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