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
Additional Information
Envision, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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