Category Analyst

CATEGORY MANAGEMENT

Provide category management insights to top customers by leading discussions focused on identifying and leveraging category growth opportunities.

Develop create and present regular category reviews strategies and plans in collaboration with retail partners.

Translate insights into actionable steps for retailers by implementing analyzing and evaluating category plans.

Strategically design customer category management business plans that align with the overall goals of the customers businesses.

ANALYSIS

Identify performance gaps in areas such as volume market share pricing promotions shelf space and product distribution.

Execute solutions track progress measure outcomes and communicate results effectively.

Analyze consumer and shopper data to generate insights and uncover opportunities.

Conduct post-program analysis to evaluate results.

Manage and maintain databases reports and applications.

Provide analytical support and actionable insights to assist in the development of Category Initiatives.

PARTNERSHIPS

Build and maintain strong partnerships with Business Unit (BU) Sales Leaders and Retail Partners to develop strategic plans for category management within the BU or customer team.

Utilize a variety of category management tools to drive productivity improvements for the BU through specialized projects.

Provide support to BU sales teams by addressing ad-hoc data requests answering inquiries and delivering basic technical support and analytics.

Coordinate internal communications and efforts within the BU to ensure that all informational and analytical needs are effectively met.

Respond to team requirements promptly and efficiently demonstrating a sense of urgency persistence and a commitment to quality and excellent customer service.

Assist account teams in using system applications accessing and applying data and fulfilling information requests.

Foster and leverage relationships with Headquarter Category teams to exchange best practices and share resources effectively.

REPORTING

Establish best practices for reporting and take responsibility for updating reports on a weekly and monthly basis.

Create reports utilizing syndicated and internal sales data to support Red Bulls category development strategy.

Qualifications :

A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience is required.

Comprehensive knowledge of the consumer goods industry including trade classifications customer groups categories competitive products and strategies as well as industry trends.

Proficiency in using syndicated data sources such as IRI Nielsen etc.

Experience in customer-facing roles.

A proven track record of creating fact-based sales presentations with the ability to utilize diverse tools to address and solve problems.

Strong skills in interpreting analytical results formulating actionable recommendations developing presentations and presenting strategic action plans to customers.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to convey complex technical information clearly to establish rapport persuade an audience and ensure understanding.

A bachelors degree is preferred.

Proficiency in English is required; additional language skills are considered an advantage.

Additional Information :

This position is open to U.S. citizens U.S. permanent residents or individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a valid visa.

The base salary range for this position is $64000 - 100000

cash incentives. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified.

Our current Benefits include:

Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Plans 401k Match Family Leave PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule Pet Legal and Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location)

Red Bull North America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status age or any other classification protected by Federal state or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants including those with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time