Associate Category Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Rogers, AR that is seeking an Associate Category Manager.

Responsibilities:
* Build strong relationship with Walmart as a trusted Category advisor across different Beer Segments
* Lead, motivate and drive strong engagement with internal and external partners
* Effectively communicate, manage and prioritize workload across multiple projects
* Develop impactful category analyses and consumer insights using a range of syndicated and non-syndicated data sources
* Synthesize learnings from various sources (shopper data, scan data, custom research) 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
* Goal of identifying opportunities to grow the Beer Category

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or similar field
* 0-3 years of experience in Category Management role
* Intermediate proficiency utilizing Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to manipulate and organize data
* Strong familiarity with syndicated data, software, and measures (IRI, Nielsen, etc.)
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to use large data sets to develop insights, identify and present opportunities and recommendations to external partners in a persuasive manner
* Familiarity using dashboarding software (PowerBI) and space planning software (JDA, etc.) is preferred

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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