Category Manager, Kroger - Petcare

Cincinnati, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Category Manager Kroger Mars Petcare

Cincinnati OH

Hybrid Role - 2-3 days per week in office

The Kroger Category Manager is responsible for serving as a trusted advisor to the Kroger account team and retailer for the Mars Petcare segment. The role is expected to provide insight-based shopper-focused solutions and develop strategies to enable category and retailer growth. Additionally the role will be expected to provide insights and strategy recommendations to drive Omnichannel growth across all pet categories.

What are we looking for

Bachelors Degree
2 years of category/analytics/sales experience
Proficiency in data analytics with the ability to analyze large datasets from multiple sources including Nielsen POS/Panel Circana 84.51 (M6 and Stratum) and Space Planning
Demonstrated ability to build indispensable collaborative partnerships with retail customers account team and internal business partners
Proven experience in a customer-facing role with strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively engage the customer in both in-person and virtual settings
Strong analytical skills and curiosity with the ability to distill complex data into simple stories
Ability to travel 10%

What would be your key responsibilities

Develop and cultivate business relationships that establish MARS as the indispensable partner for all category management needs by delivering best-in-class insights and influence Kroger to implement SBD principles to meet or exceed annual Perfect Store Goals
Leverage data from multiple sources (internal insights team 84.51 Nielsen and KCC) to create impactful recommendations that identify key market voids risks and recommendations (ie. distribution assortment mix shelving and placement) which are presented during the KBRs and KOMPASS process
Build comprehensive knowledge of the products strategies tactics and competitive trends in the marketplace for and collaborate with account team to develop long term strategies to grow share at Kroger

What can you expect from Mars

Collaborative fast-paced environment with freedom to impact business results
Working in an inclusive environment where you are shown respect and have a voice
Organization focused on associate development and well-being
Privately-owned Purpose-driven Fortune 100 Best Place to work company
Best in Class central insights department that will provide the tools you need to be successful

Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.

This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

#LI-WC1

Required Experience:

Manager

Job Description:Category Manager Kroger Mars PetcareCincinnati OHHybrid Role - 2-3 days per week in officeThe Kroger Category Manager is responsible for serving as a trusted advisor to the Kroger account team and retailer for the Mars Petcare segment. The role is expected to provide insight-based s...