Associate Category Manager Jobs

When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the #1 meat snack brand in America, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snacking Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack brand in America. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company’s house of brands is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, Wild River, Golden Island, Matador, BiFi and Peperami.

The Associate Category Manager (ACM) will perform a valuable role in supporting the category advisor team and building a strong partnership with Walmart by supplying merchandising solutions and decision support that drive growth for the business. You will conduct high quality analysis and synthesis of multi-source data to evaluate item performance, assortment planning and store clustering through the modular process, while leveraging effective communication & influencing to orchestrate action.

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• 2-3 years of category advisor experience within the CPG industry
• Provide ad-hoc category management reporting, trend analysis, customized reports, and special project work directly to internal / external leaders, as necessary.
• Leverage data from multiple sources to create impactful analytics and selling stories to identify risks, opportunities, and performance gaps (i.e., distribution, assortment mix, incrementally, size, shelving, placement).
• Demonstrated ability to build indispensable, collaborative partnerships with retail customers and internal business partners across functional teams.
• Strong planning/organizing skills; the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Accounting, Data Analytics, related field or equivalent experience
• Ensure data integrity and report accuracy by collaborating with internal and external partners
• CMA (Category Management Association) certification a plus
• Employ critical thinking and critical thinking skills to recognize and anticipate issues and opportunities by elevating analyses beyond reporting and translate insight into retail action.
• Advanced analytical skills utilizing Walmart Retail Link, Luminate, and Atlas
• Experience with Modular Planning, Development via JDA Prospace
• Strong story telling experience converting data into insights
• Advanced experience Excel, Access, & Power BI
• Exceptional communication skills – verbal, written & presentation
• Working knowledge of retail merchandising and in store execution tactics
• Manage multiple projects with conflicting timelines
• Experience with Syndicated data such as NielsenIQ, and other data resources (Numerator, Kantar etc.)
• Excellent leadership, creative problem solving, and project management skills
• Develop and cultivate business relationships with the Walmart buying team as a trusted member of the Category Advisor Team.
• Reports directly to Senior Category Manager
• Develop sustainable and strong category partnerships by providing strategic analytical recommendations that promote total Category & Brand growth
• Build, update and refresh weekly and monthly dashboards
• Proactively make recommendations on Category assortment, placement, promotions, and pricing for Strategic Customers

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Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

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