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Category Manager - Albertsons
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As a strategic partner to Albertsons, the Category Manager Everyday IC (Immediate Consumption) is responsible for providing fact-based, insight-led, and actionable category solutions in order to drive growth for the category, customer, and company specifically for the Checkstand business. This category thought leader will translate consumer and data trends into value-creating business solutions regarding category assortment, merchandising, shelving, pricing and promotion for Albertsons Checkstand business. Primary focus will be leading category initiatives at the HQ level with additional ad hoc divisional level support. Close collaboration and leadership with the broader Albertsons Sales, Category and Internal MW teams will be critical to the success of this role What are we looking for? 5+ years Category Management experience preferred Analytical experience from situation assessment through solutions with tangible results leveraging syndicated data resources (EYC Shopper 360; IRI or AC Nielsen; Scan, Panel, Spectra, etc.) Highly proficient in MS Office and other technical applications (JDA, Excel, PowerPoint) Strategic focus and ability to creatively solve complex problems Advanced interpersonal skills Willingness to travel (up to 20% of time) Preferred Qualifications Albertsons experience preferred Experience managing and visualizing large sets of data using cutting edge tools (Alteryx, Data Lake, MS Power BI, Tableau, Teradata, etc.) Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience, including “Storytelling” capability within PowerPoint which has compelled customer decision making and action Forward-looking, creative and strategic thinking ability Knowledge of emerging retail strategy and technology (Omni-channel) What will be your key responsibilities?
As the primary Mars Wrigley Category Contact for Albertsons Everyday Checkstand Candy, this associate will: Create and plan category leadership solutions which will deliver profitable sales growth for Albertsons Checkstand business Develop the knowledge and skills to consistently provide quality category support including: category assortment, merchandising, shelving, pricing and promotional performance & recommendations, planogram analysis and development competitive market analysis, project leadership & support, including test & learn analytics, ad hoc and ongoing data management, and reporting and presentation building. Develop positive, cross-functional relationships with key customer and internal stakeholders and building the trust and credibility to drive Albertsons Checkstand category Partner closely with the Mars Wrigley Category Strategy team to leverage and activate agreed upon internal category initiatives, including
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Category Manager - Albertsons
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Mars Job Description:
As a strategic partner to Albertsons, the Category Manager Everyday IC (Immediate Consumption) is responsible for providing fact-based, insight-led, and actionable category solutions in order to drive growth for the category, customer, and company specifically for the Checkstand business. This category thought leader will translate consumer and data trends into value-creating business solutions regarding category assortment, merchandising, shelving, pricing and promotion for Albertsons Checkstand business. Primary focus will be leading category initiatives at the HQ level with additional ad hoc divisional level support. Close collaboration and leadership with the broader Albertsons Sales, Category and Internal MW teams will be critical to the success of this role What are we looking for? 5+ years Category Management experience preferred Analytical experience from situation assessment through solutions with tangible results leveraging syndicated data resources (EYC Shopper 360; IRI or AC Nielsen; Scan, Panel, Spectra, etc.) Highly proficient in MS Office and other technical applications (JDA, Excel, PowerPoint) Strategic focus and ability to creatively solve complex problems Advanced interpersonal skills Willingness to travel (up to 20% of time) Preferred Qualifications Albertsons experience preferred Experience managing and visualizing large sets of data using cutting edge tools (Alteryx, Data Lake, MS Power BI, Tableau, Teradata, etc.) Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience, including “Storytelling” capability within PowerPoint which has compelled customer decision making and action Forward-looking, creative and strategic thinking ability Knowledge of emerging retail strategy and technology (Omni-channel) What will be your key responsibilities?
As the primary Mars Wrigley Category Contact for Albertsons Everyday Checkstand Candy, this associate will: Create and plan category leadership solutions which will deliver profitable sales growth for Albertsons Checkstand business Develop the knowledge and skills to consistently provide quality category support including: category assortment, merchandising, shelving, pricing and promotional performance & recommendations, planogram analysis and development competitive market analysis, project leadership & support, including test & learn analytics, ad hoc and ongoing data management, and reporting and presentation building. Develop positive, cross-functional relationships with key customer and internal stakeholders and building the trust and credibility to drive Albertsons Checkstand category Partner closely with the Mars Wrigley Category Strategy team to leverage and activate agreed upon internal category initiatives, including
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