Category Development Analyst Retail Sales Bentonville Sales Office (Bentonville, AR)

CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT ANALYST RETAIL SALES BENTONVILLE SALES OFFICE (BENTONVILLE AR)

HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

To save time applying Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS Inspired People. Inspired Food.

Hormel Foods Corporation based in Austin Minnesota is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands includePlantersSkippySPAMHormelNatural Choice Applegate Justins Wholly HormelBlack Label ColumbusJennie-Oand 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 one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report one of Americas most responsible companies by Newsweek recognized by TIME magazine as one of the Worlds Best Companies 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 visit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for space planning and drawing of the modulars for Walmart which is completed annually. This position will work across multiple categories executing modular design and updates that support category strategies.
• This is a Walmart Category Management position which works with other category advisors on the team for the categories we support. This position supports category strategy development and analytics that align with the customer business goals and growth expectations.
• Provides support in analyzing business issues and developing insights in the areas of modular strategies assortment shelving pricing and merchandising to drive business results for Walmart.
• Supports periodic and ad-hoc reporting including tracking reports on topics such as:
  • assortment optimization
  • new items and their volume transfer
  • market share
  • shelving aisle tests & new strategies
  • Pricing and promotions
  • ROM and key competitor performance
  • Supports competitive and marketplace intelligence analysis and reporting activities including share gap reporting price gap reporting and market visits that determine competitive retailer strategies and tactics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
• 1 year of sales/marketing/sales strategy experience.
• Pattern of initiative.
• Strong skills using technical tools such as Excel Circana Panel customer POS Space Planning (JDA) etc.
• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal organizational and analytical skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills.
• Applicants must not now or at any time in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Preferred

• 3 years of sales/marketing/sales strategy experience.
• Walmart Category Management Experience specializing in Scintilla.
• Space Planning Experience.

Location:Bentonville AR

A comprehensive relocation package to the Bentonville AR 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 this role is between $71075 -$99500 per year and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge skill set level of experience and geographic market location.

BENEFITS:Other components of Hormel Foods total compensation package includes comprehensive medical dental and vision coveragediscretionary annual merit increases bonuses and profit sharing 401(k) with employer match stock purchase plan relocation assistance paid time off FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees and more.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 10% of the time

For immediate consideration apply online 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: Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.