SALARY: $185,000- $220,000, bonus and long-term incentive eligible
ROLE SUMMARY: We are seeking a strategic, data-driven, and collaborative
Senior Director Category of Walmart to lead and elevate the performance of our
Beer and Hard Beverages categories. This role is responsible for developing and executing best-in-class category strategies, translating insights into action, and partnering closely with Walmart to accelerate growth. This is a high-impact leadership role with a large team that requires strong analytical acumen, commercial savviness, technical competence, ability to build and enhance relationships, and a deep understanding of the alcohol category landscape, and ability to articulate data into stories which lead to action.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: - Leverage best-in-class category strategies, translating insights into action, and partnering closely with Walmart to accelerate growth.
- Develop strong and impactful retailer relationships by acting as strong thought leader.
- Develop compelling, customer-facing category stories and merchandising strategies tailored to Walmart across store types to drive growth.
- Define and execute strategy to increase efficiency in our processes & speed to market with insights and mod execution all by leveraging technology
- Oversee the synthesis of syndicated data (e.g., Nielsen, Circana, Numerator, Luminate), shopper research, and POS insights into actionable recommendations
- Monitor category performance and competitive activity to proactively adapt strategies and inform Walmart and AB leadership on emerging trends
- Create and present executive-level reports and dashboards summarizing category health, growth drivers, and strategic initiatives
- Coach and develop a high-performing Category team, fostering a culture of excellence
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree; emphasis in business, economics, or marketing related fields - highly preferred.
- 10+ years experience, preferably in consumer-packaged goods
- Previous category management experience required
- Ability to understand and develop strategic direction and plans to drive results
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and engage a high-performing team
- Strong interpersonal communications skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with employees, retailers, and all external partners
- Excellent project and time management skills
- Very well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to work well in a fast-paced environment simultaneously juggling multiple projects, deliverables, and deadlines
- Strong familiarity with panel and syndicated data, software, and measures (e.g., Circana, Nielsen, Luminate, etc.)
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!
