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Category Leadership Advisor, Walmart

Heinz, Rogers, Arkansas, United States, 72758

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Here at Kraft Heinz, our US Sales team aspires to be an Indispensable Partner with a Growth and Winning Mindset, acutely focused on Superior Execution every day. This is our guiding compass to grow something great and make life delicious!

Role Overview The Category Advisor is a critical member of our sales organization responsible for distilling insights from various data sources to develop business plans that drive category and Kraft Heinz volume. This position leads activities related to optimizing assortment and space management for assigned categories and customers using analytical tools.

Key Responsibilities

Implement shelving principles and standards

Identify root causes of customer issues and opportunities; deliver compelling stories to drive action

Analyze syndicated data to draw insights and make business recommendations on distribution, assortment, pricing, and promotion

Develop and integrate consumer, shopper, and retailer insights for strategic planning

Prioritize consumer and shopper needs using insight resources

Create impactful customer-specific selling stories for category initiatives

Coordinate with supply chain on assortment efficiency

Lead space initiatives across aisles and stores

Apply best-practice category management processes

Partner with Customer Business Leads on insight-based new item presentations

Conduct training for customer teams on sales information and tools

Build relationships with Walmart merchant teams

Represent category leadership in strategic customer meetings

Develop customer-specific category development recommendations

Required Skills

Analysis & Insights: Ability to develop insights from data and research for decision-making

Storytelling: Ability to create compelling, data-driven stories

Technical Proficiency: Mastery of MS Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and ability to learn new tools

Project Management: Ability to work against timelines, organize resources, and prioritize tasks

Ideal Candidate Experience

Experience in consumer-packaged goods industry

Experience in Category Leadership with Walmart

Strong knowledge of industry, sales, category, and space management

Proficiency with syndicated and panel data, and space management software

Compensation & Benefits Base Salary Range: $102,100 - $127,600

Performance-based bonus eligibility

Benefits include healthcare, wellbeing programs, and various insurance options, tailored to roles and regions.

Location Rogers Sales

Equal Opportunity Statement Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants requiring accommodations may contact

NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com

for assistance.

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