Manager, Category

Breakthru Beverage Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthru Beverage Group seeks a Category Manager to lead category management strategies for key accounts in a fast-paced beverage environment. You will develop shelf schematics and analyze brand trends to optimize space and performance.

You will create computer generated shelf plans for new and existing outlets, manage data sources, and present insights to drive retailer and supplier alignment. Strong communication with sales is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in beverage alcohol and/or CPG industry.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Category Management in CPG.
• Experience using syndicated data (Nielsen/IRI) and retail POS data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present schematics for Beer, Spirits, and Wine to key accounts.
• Analyze brand trends to support shelf schematics.
• Create computer generated shelf schematics for new and existing businesses.
• Maintain data sources and category analytics.
• Engage with Sales to identify Brand/Category opportunities.
• Collaborate with retailers to align category strategies with supplier objectives.

Skills

Category management

Shelf schematics

Data analysis

MS Office

Power BI

Excel/Power Pivot

JDA/Prospace

Nielsen/IRI data

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Access

Power Pivot

Power BI

JDA/Prospace

Job description

Are you a current Associate? To be considered, you must submit your application through the internal Career Portal (Jobs Hub). Click here to access.Time Type:Full timeRemote Type:Job Family Group:CommercialJob Description Summary:The Category Manager will lead the implementation of category management strategies, plans and programs with key accounts. Create computer generated shelf schematics for new and existing retail outlets. Analyze brand trends for the use of creation of shelf schematics.Job Description:Job Responsibilities:Develop and present Beer, Spirits, and Wine schematics to Key Independent and Chains accounts.Analyze brand trends for the use of creation of shelf schematics.Create computer generated shelf schematics for new and existing businesses. Including:Floor layoutsEndcapsShelf segmentsCold spaceProposed test conceptsTotal Store planogramsParticipate in benchmark planogram validation.Curate and deliver consumer and shopper insights to support recommendations.Identify challenges and opportunities and then propose recommendations to the customer that will improve category sales and performance.Engage with Sales Teams to identify Brand/Category opportunities within accounts.Assist on sales calls for new and existing accounts to help create category development proposals.Work with key independent and chain retailers to determine brand/category opportunities and develop action strategies that align with retailer’s overall strategy, while also aligning with suppliers’ objectives.Maintain data information sources which align with category management output processes.Own all category analytics and supporting resourcesAnalyze Sales Scan Data, Nielsen/IRI Data, NABCA, consumer panel and depletion data.Evaluate category and segment performance using scorecards, assortment analysis tools, pricing analysis reports and post promotion analysis.Maintain key reference filesMaster store listsItem listsAuthorizationsStore clustersPartner with regional category leadership to establish space planning libraries and ways of working. Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experienceMinimum of 5 years’ experience in the beverage alcohol and/or CPG industryMinimum of 3 years’ experience in in Category Management role in the CPG industry Experience using Syndicated and Retail POS (i.e. Nielsen, IRI, etc.), and Depletion dataExpert PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation softwareSystems expertise in Excel, Access or Power Pivot, PowerBI and JDA/ProspaceMust be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skillsAbility to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlinesAnalytic and Reporting skillsUtilize sound judgement and problem-solving skillsAbility to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environmentPreferred Qualifications:Have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular fieldPhysical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephoneCompetencies:Resolves issues which are often varied and non-routine. Undertakes analysis and investigation to solve issues.This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.--Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.