Job Description

Summary :

This position advises retailer(s) and Sales team(s) on all category-centric and shopper-centric needs that are required to drive sales volume, distribution, and advancing customer relations. This position will be located in or around the Bentonville, Arkansas area.

Responsibilities:

• Delivers Category Leadership by providing category and shopper insights for the retail partner by developing actionable recommendations to drive category/brand growth.
• Applies knowledge of category/consumer insights and best practices to create and deliver solutions that satisfy both Buddig and retailer strategies and objectives:
  • Utilizes, leverages and analyzes various data sources including retailer shopper loyalty card data, retailer POS, syndicated data sources (IRI, Nielsen, etc.) and other proprietary Buddig Foods Category Leadership research.
  • Collaborates with retailers in support of consumer & shopper insight application, utilizing market and competitive trends.
  • Leverages key shopper trends and insights relevant to the category.
  • Analyzes category, competitive and market trends (syndicated data).
  • Develops and drives assortment and space optimization at the retailer.
  • Provides on-going post promotional analysis for retailers.
• Develops Category Business Plans with internal Sales team; Also develops customer Category Reviews/Business Reviews, Top-to-Top presentations and New Item presentations (Core and Innovation), with the support of various team members.
• Develops insight-based recommendations based on analysis of space management (e.g., assortment), sales, distribution, pricing and promotion to help drive consistent sales recommendations.
• Provides ongoing reporting and score carding to both retailer and Sales teams.

Competencies:

Master levels:

• Analysis and Insights
• Relationship Development

Advanced levels:

• Strategic Business Planning
• Pricing & Promotion Development
• Merchandising & Assortment Strategy
• Retail Merchandising
• Financial & Business Acumen
• Shopper / Target Marketing

Skills:

• Education: BA degree in related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in Category Management, Sales, and/or Consumer Insights. Food industry experience a plus.
  Computer Skills: Advanced skills in PowerPoint, Excel.
  Communication Skills: Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
  Special Skills: Experience analyzing data & providing actionable insights utilizing retailer data sources, as well as advanced-level syndicated data (IRI/Nielsen) usage; excellent planning and project management skills; strong ability to leverage creative thinking.

Considerations:

• Moderate travel (20-25% of the time)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

PI1121ab545822-30492-34618315

Job Tags

Similar Jobs