Category Space Manager

Envision, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision is seeking a Category Space Manager to develop insights and opportunities that drive category growth for our retail partners. You will collaborate with internal teams and external customers, transforming data from syndicated and non-syndicated sources into compelling stories and recommended actions.

Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required, with experience in space planning tools and dashboard software in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proficient in Excel to manipulate data.
• PowerPoint proficiency to visualize stories.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and extract insights.
• Translate findings into concise selling stories.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationship with retailer as trusted Category advisor across all areas of the business
• Develop impactful category analyses and consumer insights using data sources
• Synthesize learnings to create clear selling stories in PowerPoint
• Educate internal teammates and external customers on growth opportunities
• Partner with Sales to engage retailer buying teams in defined territories
• Use space planning software to merchandise the department according to strategy

Skills

Data analysis

Storytelling

Communication

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for a Category Space Manager with a passion for our industry. This position will work in a team environment with a focus on developing insights, identifying opportunities and communicating recommendations to lead future industry growth to our internal partners and external retail customers. Searching for an individual who takes ownership of their work and always pushes themselves and others to reach higher and achieve more.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationship with retailer as trusted Category advisor across all areas of the business
• Develop impactful category analyses and consumer insights using a range of syndicated and non-syndicated data sources
• Synthesize learnings from various sources to create clear and impactful selling stories in a visually appealing manner using PowerPoint
• Effectively educate internal teammates and external customers on growth opportunities through clear and impactful communications
• Partner with Sales team to engage external retailer buying team in defined territories with goal of identifying opportunities to grow the category
• Use space planning software to effectively merchandise the department according to category and retailer strategy

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Moderate to Advanced proficiency utilizing Microsoft Excel to manipulate and organize data
• Moderate to Advanced proficiency utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint to organize and visualize the story line for presentations
• Ability to understand information, develop insights and identify opportunities when analyzing large data sets
• Ability to translate findings and recommendations into a concise and effective selling story
• Ability to confidently present insights, opportunities and recommendations to internal or external stakeholders in a persuasive manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Category Management or Sales experience in consumer packaged goods industry
• Shelf management and planogram creation experience (JDA, Apollo, etc.)
• Strong familiarity with syndicated data, software, and measures (Circana, Nielsen, etc.)
• Strong familiarity with shopper panel information data, software and measures (Circana, Nielsen, Numerator, Retailer Loyalty data, etc.)
• Experience with dash boarding software such as PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau, or Spotfire

Desired Traits

• Positive Attitude
• Self-starter who will take ownership of work and drive results
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Team-Oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills