Senior Category Development Analyst - Retail Sales - Grand Rapids Sales Office Grand Rapids MI
Senior Category Development Analyst - Retail Sales - Grand Rapids Sales Office Grand Rapids MI
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$ 81175 - 113650
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SENIOR CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT ANALYST RETAIL SALES GRAND RAPIDS SALES OFFICE (GRAND RAPIDS MI)
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
To save time applying Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employmentbased 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 includeSKIPPYSPAMHormelNatural Choice Applegate Justins Wholly HormelBlack Label Columbusand more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats was named on theGlobal 2000 Worlds Best Employerslist byForbesmagazine for three straight years is one ofFortunemagazines most admired companies has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazines The 100 Best Corporate Citizens list for the 12thyear in a row and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement Inspired People. Inspired Food. to bring some of the worlds most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information visitwww.hormelfoods.comandhttp://csr.hormelfoods/.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has responsibility for the Meijer account all categories we play in excluding Fresh Pork/Turkey.
- Develop and present an annual category perspective analyzing business issues and providing insights on assortment shelf presentation pricing promotion merchandising eCommerce digital and marketing.
- Collaborate with NCSM and Marketing to integrate categorybased perspectives into business decisions.
- Perform periodic assortment analysis using Nielsen ASO customer loyalty data and Circana to optimize SKU performance and distribution.
- Develop update and communicate bestinclass shelving strategies.
- Provide periodic reports on market share sales changes pricing assortment optimization strategic shelving shopper metrics pricing and promotion optimization.
- Utilize customerspecific eCommerce data to generate insights on online sales and customer engagement.
- Conduct adhoc reporting to address market and product issues with actionable recommendations.
- Collaborate with the Sales Strategy Team to provide insights during the development of the annual volume and trade plan.
- Support the sales team by identifying pain points and developing strategies for category representation.
- Provide leadership and training to less experienced Category Analysts sharing knowledge and best practices in Excel Circana POS/Panel etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
- 1 year of sales/marketing/analytics experience.
- Pattern of initiative.
- Proven problem solving and decisionmaking skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of complex projects.
- Welldeveloped interpersonal organizational skills and analytical skills.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel.
- Welldeveloped written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong ability to present to and negotiate with the customer.
- Proficient in working with Circana data.
- 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
- Strong knowledge of Assortment and Shelving Strategy including proficiency in Nielsen ASO.
- Proficient in working with loyalty card data.
Location:Grand Rapids MI
A comprehensive relocation package to the Grand Rapids MI 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 the Senior Category Development Analyst role is between $81175 $113650 per year and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including but not limited to jobrelated knowledge skill set level of experience and geographic market location.
BENEFITS: Other components of Hormel Foods total compensation package include comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage company car discretionary annual merit increases bonuses and profit sharing 401(k) with employer match stock purchase plan relocation assistance paid time off free twoyear community/technical college tuition for children of employees and more.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 10 of the time
For immediate consideration apply online at:www.hormelfoods/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/about/diversityandinclusion/
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
