Senior Manager, Category

LOCATION: Oklahoma City AB ONE

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ROLE SUMMARY:
The Category Manager for AB ONE is responsible for leading our efforts to build and implement category strategies for key retail customers across AB ONE markets. In this role you will work directly with AB ONE Key Account and Shelf Set teams to create localized category strategies; using insights about industry performance and consumer behavior to support local account plans to drive growth for our Retail partners. This role will work cross functionally with our internal and external partners and develop relationships with local customers to align on Joint Business Plan and Category Management objectives around shelf space assortment pricing and promotion opportunities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and present customized Category Strategies and Joint Business Plan recommendations for key Chain & Independent retail customers using Industry performance analysis and supporting insights

• Derive insights from various syndicated and nonsyndicated data sources (IRIS space Circana Numerator Beer Institute etc.) to identify performance and execution opportunities across AB ONE markets

• Provide insightssupported recommendations to key retail customers around Beer Category space allocation days of supply SKU assortment and rationalization opportunities

• Collaborate with AB ONE Retail and Shelf Space teams on creation of programming sellin materials and Category management proposals

• Generate sales materials for AB ONE commercial teams to use around strategic initiatives and priorities

• Support AB ONE local Shelf Set Coordinators with regular training and resources needed to develop productive shelf proposals

• Track and monitor AB ONE execution of shelf space objectives collaborating with AB ONE Divisions to creatively problemsolve where opportunities are identified or goals are not being met.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelors Degree is required with an emphasis in businesspreferred.

• Category Management experience in consumer goods to retail chain.

• Familiarity with space planning technology syndicated data sources and analytics software and their capabilities is a plus (JDA ShelfIQ Circana PowerBI etc.)

• Knowledge of retail selling initiatives such as category management and informationbased selling

• Ability to use large data sets to develop insights identify and present opportunities and recommendations to stakeholders in an impactful manner

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Advanced computer software proficiency (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint Internet)

• General knowledge of thebeverage industry

• General knowledge of beverage wholesaler operations and retail sales execution

WHY ANHEUSERBUSCH:

AnheuserBusch has always dreamed big. Its who we are as a company. Its our culture. Its our heritage. And more than ever its our future. A future where were always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet lifes moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. To reimagine what a beer company can be. And what together with our people and our partners AnheuserBusch can do. Our collective impact is significant. Over the last decade alone we have contributed more than $400 million to charitable organizations that support our communities provided over 90 million cans of emergency drinking water and together with our wholesaler partners invested more than $1 billion into responsible drinking initiatives. At the heart of these investments is our shared commitment to community providing opportunity for our people lifting our neighbors and making a meaningful difference in the world. This future is our purpose. A future that everyone can celebrate and everyone can share in. A future with more cheers.

BENEFITS:

• Health benefits including Medical Dental Vision Wellness and TaxAdvantaged 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 fastpaced environment among a company of owners

• Free Beer!