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Reporting to the Director of Category, you will be the main customer contact for our Category Advisor team for the Energy Drink category on main placement (back-of-store/future usage). You will lead a Walmart Category Advisor team and will be responsible for team workflow assignments (such as report and dashboard creation and ad hoc analysis) and upskilling of junior analysts who report to you.
Job Description
PROCESS
Lead the Walmart modular development process as defined by Walmart for Category Advisors, using the best, industry-leading tools to increase Walmart market share and category performance of Energy Drinks
Identify category opportunity and make recommendation to the buyer relative to gaps in volume, market share, pricing, promotion, shelf space and product distribution
Create a strategic and trusted relationship with Walmart buyer by providing value through objectivity, high-level category and shopper insight and excellent project management results
Develop holistic, strategic category recommendations taking into account consumer and market trends, assortment, space, and merchandising.
DATA AND INSIGHTS
Use Shopper and Consumer insights to identify important shopper groups or purposes within the channel to inform Walmart growth strategies
Apply third-party research resources (including Luminate Customer Perception, Numerator, Mintel, Kantar, etc.) to inform and direct strategy for the retailer and the category
Create and lead shopper and category-centric presentations, founded in research and data analysis that support the retailer’s category performance goals
LEADERSHIP
Responsible for people development and leadership of two team analysts, including training to upskill category/space analysts and management of all team workflow and assignments
Qualifications
7+ years of experience analyzing/interpreting data and turning insights into action
5+ years of experience in customer-facing Category Management
3+ years of experience leading a team (direct or indirect reports)
Experience using multiple sources such as primary and secondary research, loyalty card and shopper panel, and syndicated point of sale data (IRI/Nielsen)
Advanced JDA skillset, Tableau/Power PI and Luminate experience are a plus
Bachelor's degree of equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
Must be fluent in English, additional language skills an advantage
Additional Information
Our current Benefits include:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement.
Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment or work location.
Red Bull North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.
