Category Development Manager - Retail - Bentonville Sales Office (Bentonville, AR)

Columbussalame; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 93,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Category Development Manager to work closely with the Walmart buying team. This exciting role involves leading category strategy development, executing space planning, and providing actionable business insights to drive results. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to lead complex projects in a collaborative environment. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence in the retail sector, and help shape the future of category management in a thriving market.

Benefits

Comprehensive relocation package

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of sales/marketing/sales strategy experience needed.
• Strong skills using technical tools such as Excel and Circana.

Responsibilities

• Lead category strategy development and analytics for Walmart.
• Analyze business issues and provide insights for modular strategies.
• Responsible for space planning and drawing modulars for Walmart.

Skills

Sales Strategy

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Circana

Shelf IQ

Space Planning (JDA)

Job description

CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – RETAIL - BENTONVILLE SALES OFFICE (BENTONVILLE, AR)

HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS —Inspired People. Inspired Food.

HormelFoods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands includeSKIPPY,SPAM,HormelNatural Choice, Applegate, Justin’s, Wholly, HormelBlack Label, Columbusand more than 30 other beloved brands. For more information, visitwww.hormelfoods.comandhttp://csr.hormelfoods.com/.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a Walmart Category Management position which is responsible for working directly with the Walmart buying team on the categories we support. This position leads in category strategy development, advance analytics that align with the customer business goals and growth expectations. This position executes space planning for the categories we compete.

This position will have one direct report who is responsible for advising Walmart on their specific category.

This position is responsible for analyzing business issues, providing business insights and recommendations in the areas of modular strategies, assortment, shelving, pricing, and merchandising to drive business results for Walmart.

• Provides periodic and ad-hoc reporting based on issues discovered in the regular reporting that digs deep into markets and products issues with solid recommendations.
• Monthly delivery of actionable (actionable=answer the so what + action) tracking reports to include but not limited to:
  • assortment optimization
  • new items and their volume transfer
  • market share
  • shelving, aisle tests & new strategies
  • pricing and promotions
  • ROM and key competitor performance.
• Responsible for competitive and marketplace intelligence, analysis and reporting. This would include share gap reporting, price gap reporting, and market visits that determine competitive retailer strategies and tactics.
• Responsible to develop and utilize the category management insights, to generate business development strategies and tactics, and help drive Hormel’s overall brand development.
• Responsible for helping develop strategies that will further penetrate the customer's organization.
• Responsible for space planning, drawing of the modulars for Walmart, which is completed annually.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of sales/marketing/sales strategy experience.
• Pattern of initiative and independent leadership.
• Strong skills using technical tools such as Excel, Circana, Panel, customer POS,Shelf IQ, Space Planning (JDA), etc.
• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to take the lead in a team environment on a variety of complex projects.
• Well-developed interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
• Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Preferred

• 3+ years of sales/marketing/sales strategy experience.
• Walmart Category Management Experience, specializing in Luminate.
• Space Planning Experience.

Location:Bentonville, AR

A comprehensive relocation package to the Bentonville, AR area will be offered, if required.

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is between $93,900-$131,475 per year, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 10% of the time

For immediate consideration, apply online at:www.hormelfoods.com/careers

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here:https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.