Senior Manager, Category - Large Format

Anheuser-Busch; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life Insurance

Parental Leave and FMLA

401(k) company match

Free Beer

Job summary

Anheuser-Busch in Chicago, IL is seeking a Sr. Category Manager to advance beer category growth. You will build trusted retailer relationships, develop insights from syndicated and shopper data, and craft compelling selling stories for internal and external stakeholders.

You will influence opportunities with the Sales team, translate complex data into actionable recommendations, and present insights persuasively to drive the Beer category forward in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• Must be local to Chicago, IL.
• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to work with large data sets.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint to organize data and present insights.
• Experience with syndicated data and shopper panel data helps build compelling selling stories.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationship with retailer as trusted Category advisor across all areas of the Beer business.
• Develop impactful category analyses and consumer insights using a range of data sources.
• Synthesize learnings to create clear, impactful selling stories in PowerPoint.
• Educate internal teams and external customers on growth opportunities through clear communications.
• Partner with the Sales team to engage retailer buying teams in defined territories to grow the Beer category.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Circana

Nielsen

Numerator

Shopper Panel data

JDA

Apollo

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY:

$106,400 - $126,350, bonus and long-term incentive eligible

COMPANY:

We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Sr. CategoryManager in Chicago, ILwith a passion for the Beer Industry. This position will work in a team environment with a focus ondeveloping insights,identifyingopportunitiesand 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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Build strong relationship with retailer as trusted Category advisor across all areas of the Beer 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 ofidentifyingopportunities to grow the Beer category

JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

Required Qualifications:

• Must be local to Chicago, IL

• Strong passion for the Beer industry

• Bachelor’s degreehighly preferred

• Moderate to AdvancedproficiencyutilizingMicrosoft Excel tomanipulate and organizedata

• Moderate to AdvancedproficiencyutilizingMicrosoftPowerPointtoorganize and visualize the story line for presentations

• Ability to understand information, develop insights andidentifyopportunities when analyzing large data sets

• Ability to translate findings and recommendations into a concise and effective selling story

• Ability to confidently presentinsights,opportunitiesand recommendationsto internal or external stakeholdersin a persuasive manner

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Category Management or Sales experience inconsumer packagedgoods industry

• Strong familiarity with syndicated data, software, and measures (Circana, Nielsen,etc.)

• Strong familiarity withshopper panel information data,softwareand measures(Circana, Nielsen,Numerator, Retailer Loyalty data,etc.)

• Shelf management and planogram creation experience (JDA, Apollo, etc.)preferred

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

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

BENEFITS:

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection

• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies

• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution

• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners

• Free Beer!