SALARY:  $84,800-$100,700, bonus eligible

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are looking for an Associate Category Analyst, Manager with a passion for the Beer Industry based at our Bentonville, AR location. This position will work with our Walmart customer with a major focus on leading in developing insights, identifying opportunities, and communicating recommendations based on our IGNITE framework to lead future growth in BEER for the world’s largest retailer. We are searching for an individual who takes ownership of their work, that is detail orientated, achieves timelines and always pushes themselves to reach higher and accomplish more.

JOB RESPONSILBILITIES:

• 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

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-3 years experience in Category Management role

• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to manipulate and organize data

• Strong familiarity with syndicated data, software, and measures (IRI, Nielsen, etc.)

• 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.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or similar field highly preferred

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!