Job Description:

As a strategic partner to Albertsons the Category Manager Everyday IC (Immediate Consumption) is responsible for providing fact-based insight-led and actionable category solutions in order to drive growth for the category customer and company specifically for the Checkstand business. This category thought leader will translate consumer and data trends into value-creating business solutions regarding category assortment merchandising shelving pricing and promotion for Albertsons Checkstand business. Primary focus will be leading category initiatives at the HQ level with additional ad hoc divisional level support. Close collaboration and leadership with the broader Albertsons Sales Category and Internal MW teams will be critical to the success of this role

What are we looking for

• 5 years Category Management experience preferred
• Analytical experience from situation assessment through solutions with tangible results leveraging syndicated data resources (EYC Shopper 360; IRI or AC Nielsen; Scan Panel Spectra etc.)
• Highly proficient in MS Office and other technical applications (JDA Excel PowerPoint)
• Strategic focus and ability to creatively solve complex problems
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel (up to 20% of time)

Preferred Qualifications

• Albertsons experience preferred
• Experience managing and visualizing large sets of data using cutting edge tools (Alteryx Data Lake MS Power BI Tableau Teradata etc.)
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience including Storytelling capability within PowerPoint which has compelled customer decision making and action
• Forward-looking creative and strategic thinking ability
• Knowledge of emerging retail strategy and technology (Omni-channel)

What will be your key responsibilities

As the primary Mars Wrigley Category Contact for Albertsons Everyday Checkstand Candy this associate will:

• Create and plan category leadership solutions which will deliver profitable sales growth for Albertsons Checkstand business
• Develop the knowledge and skills to consistently provide quality category support including: category assortment merchandising shelving pricing and promotional performance & recommendations planogram analysis and development competitive market analysis project leadership & support including test & learn analytics ad hoc and ongoing data management and reporting and presentation building.
• Develop positive cross-functional relationships with key customer and internal stakeholders and building the trust and credibility to drive Albertsons Checkstand category
• Partner closely with the Mars Wrigley Category Strategy team to leverage and activate agreed upon internal category initiatives including Perfect Store execution and other success measures with detailed follow-through
• Utilize deep knowledge of the category consumers and our customers to support the development of Albertsons 1-3yr front-end strategic category plans prioritizing projects based on viability and incremental value each initiative will drive for the category
• Influence Annual Account Business Planning at the customer through full partnering with sales team by providing actionable category insights and solutions that support category leadership objectives for customer company and category
• Evaluate/ monitor all customer category leadership solutions turn analysis into recommended action and continually improve to be more effective and efficient for category and customer
• Be the subject matter expert on Albertsons Checkstand business both supporting Albertsons HQ and ad hoc divisional support
• Leverage insights and resources through the utilization of a broad range of data sources market research findings tools analyses and technology to continually bring new shopper ideas to customer and company
• Advanced analytical project management and written/oral communication skills required; ability to think strategically.

What can you expect from Mars

• Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus.

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Thebase pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the below range however base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including but not limited to market location job-related knowledge skills andexperience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements if eligible including variable pay & general allowances (depending on the positionand employees work schedule). Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicablepolicies andplans then in effect and depending on the position offered and the employees work schedule (i.e. part-time schedule) eligible employees are automatically enrolled in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical dental vision and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employees eligible dependents and may be eligible to take up to 18 weeks of paid parental will also receivethe following paid-time off (which may be prorated based on start date and the employees work schedule):120 hours of vacation per year paid sick time for eligible Associates of 100% pay continuation for a maximum of 40 hours per calendar yearand 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year that include both fixed and flexible holidays.