Job Title: Assistant Category Manager
Location: STL, MO Onsite
Duration: CTH
ROLE SUMMARY:
We are growing! We are looking for an Assistant Category 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:
Use space planning software to effectively merchandise the beer department according to category and retailer strategy
Build strong relationships with retailers as trusted category advisors 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
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong passion for the Beer industry
Category Management or Sales experience in consumer-packaged goods industry
Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, Information Management, Engineering, Mathematics or similar field
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
