Category Analyst - CATEG004165-6443

Glazer's Beer and Beverage, LLC; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 86,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beverage industry is looking for a Category Analyst to join their team in North Little Rock, AR. The successful candidate will utilize market data to provide insights and recommendations to support category management and sales. This entry-level full-time role offers a chance to work with an experienced team and make impactful contributions.

Qualifications

• 1 year relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong background in market research.
• Prior use of syndicated data is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research for supporting category business.
• Analyze and structure market data for insights.
• Support category management with product recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Market research

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Syndicated data tools (e.g. IRI, ACNielsen)

Space Planning tools

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**Overview**

The Category Analyst will support the Category Management Team and Sales

Organization through delivery of data analysis, planograms and customer

presentations. This position will research trends, interpret market

data, assess the implications/potential of given market conditions and

maintains department software tools and databases.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

• Conduct market research using a variety of syndicated and custom
  
  

tools such as but not limited to trend analysis for geographic

markets, distribution channels, accounts, brands, and suppliers as

well as customer specific point of sale data as a means of

supporting and making recommendations in the direction of the

assigned retailers\' business in support of the category plan

• Structure and interpret data (i.e. scan, census, point of sale
  
  

information) for targeted use by chain sales and category

management. Assess economic and market conditions, estimate sales

potential, and identify retailer/brand opportunities

• Develop and maintain databases and Image Libraries. Support and
  
  

participate in the development of business recommendations for

product assortments, placements, layouts as well as supporting

overall performance analysis of pricing and promotional activity and

efficiency initiatives

• Provide the analytical reporting tools to assist in the collection
  
  

and analyzing of market data to evaluate supplier portfolios in the

marketplace to include sales, pricing, distribution, merchandising,

and other programming tools. Assist in the development of both short

and long term business plans both as they relate specifically to the

retail account and suppliers as directed by their Regional Category

Manager

• Support the development and deployment of plan-o-grams and store
  
  

layouts. Demonstrate software proficiency and make recommendations

to assigned retail accounts in terms of department layouts and rule

development to drive consistency and profit across the retailer\'s

enterprise

• Work with the team to maximize efficiency efforts regarding pricing
  
  

accuracy, returned cases, sales maximization, replenishment

efficiency and void closure

• Provide training to sales teams on how to interpret syndicated data
  
  

and how to sell with the data

• Perform other job related duties as assigned
  
  

**Minimum Qualifications**

• Bachelor degree plus 1 year experience; or an equivalent combination
  
  

of education and experience

• Strong background in market research with strong analytical skills;
  
  

specifically pertaining to the collection, analysis, and

interpretation of syndicated data

• Prior use of syndicated data (IRI/ACNielsen), Spectra, Household
  
  

panel data or Space Planning tools

**Preferred Qualifications**

• 3 or more years\' relevant experience
• Specialized advanced degree such as an MBA
• Category Management Association Certification considered a plus.
  
  

Prior experience in the liquor, food, or grocery

wholesale/distribution business

**Physical Demands**

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable
  
  

amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a

computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine

• Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional
  
  

to rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing,

and stooping

• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or
  
  

pulling up to 25lbs

• Glazer\'s Beer and Beverage provides equal employment opportunities to
  
  

applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex,

sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, prote ted veteran

status, or disability.**

**http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm**

**.**

• Please note that job application deadlines will vary by position. The
  
  

ability to enter and submit an application in Ultipro will not guarantee

that the position is still open and that your application will be

reviewed and considered. If you have questions regarding a specific job

application deadline, please email**

**[e-mail]**

**(for internal candidates - contact the hiring manager).**

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Wholesale

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