Assistant Category Manager

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