Category Growth Acceleration Lead – Target (Remote)

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This role is responsible for leading our Mars Category team in creation and execution of an insight-based shopper-focused strategy with Target to deliver against mutual KPIs (Share, Category growth, Perfect Store scorecards, along with various specific Target and Mars KPIs). The role leads a team of 2 direct reports and serves as the trusted advisor for Target across all pet categories, along with owning the category management duties for Target Cat.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Exposure to Panel and Scan Syndicated Data (IRI or Nielsen) and demonstrated ability to distill complex data from a variety of sources into simple stories with actionable solutions.
• Advanced knowledge of category management principles and strategies
• 10+ years of Category and/or Sales experience in fast-moving Consumer Goods industries
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field of study related to the role.
• Demonstrated ability to build indispensable, collaborative partnerships with retail customers, account team, and internal business partners.
• Preferred qualification: People management experience

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the relationship with the customer merchant teams, and engaging MPC internal stakeholders as subject matter expert, driving thought leadership and strategy.
• Set strategic vision and manage the category team to deliver established goals and priorities.
• Leverage data from multiple sources (internal insights team, Nielsen scan data, shopper card data, shopper panel) to create impactful analytics and selling stories to identify risks, opportunities, and performance gaps (i.e. distribution, assortment mix, incrementally, size, shelving, placement) and track category performance for Target Cat business while informing and making recommendations to influence internal/external stakeholders.
• Lead a team of 2 direct reports, developing robust development and objective plans, drive engagement, and ensure team is clear on priorities and objectives across the business.
• Lead the team in development and communication of category initiatives and related action plans that deliver account and customer objectives.

What You Can Expect From Mars

• Organization focused on associate development and wellbeing.
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with freedom to impact business results.
• 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.
• Working in an inclusive environment where you are shown respect and have a voice.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.