Category Strategist Seasons Jobs
By The Hershey Company At Minneapolis, MN, United States
Experience in JDA Space Management
5 years of Consumer Product Sales/ Analytical Experience Preferred
Technical Skills, Analysis & Problem Assessment
Proven abilities in the art of capturing the audience through Storytelling
Partner with Hershey Shopper Insights to build out a learning plan to influence seasonal execution through the Target Shopper Lens.
Create efficiencies across the seasonal planning process, to include managing our Manilla Team during planogram versioning.
Category Coordinator, Health Jobs
By iHeartMedia At New York, NY, United States
2+ years of Media Company, Agency or Client-side experience, particularly Account Management. Modest level of pharma advertising experience is preferred
Experience working across an organization with various teams with a flexible personality to match
Strong organization skills, detail-oriented, ability to recognize priorities
Problem solving skills within established procedures
Strong written and verbal communication skills
More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined;
Category Coordinator Jobs
By Cutting Edge Search At New Iberia, LA, United States
Hand on experience in Supply Chain management.
Implementing and managing supplier performance management processes with strategic suppliers.
Category experience is a must and will travel and go into the office 3 days a week.
Provide support to the Internal Combustion Engines global category from our client's North American base in New Iberia, Louisiana.
Category Buyer Jobs
By Solvay At Longview, WA, United States
The position will report directly to the TGTS Global Procurement Manager.
Minimum 5 years of experience in an Industrial Services Procurement role.
Used to work with Industrial Stakeholders (e.g. Maintenance Manager, Plant Manager.
Experience to work in an Industrial Site.
Travel requirement up to 25% if located outside the Green River (WY) area.
Collect relevant financial and regulatory information, and follow market trends within Industrial domain,
Category Buyer Jobs
By Philz Coffee At California, United States
Demonstrated experience in supplier management, negotiation, and contract management.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and project management abilities.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Inventory Management and Demand Forecasting
Implement and maintain quality control standards for all food products, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and internal quality specifications.
3+ years of experience as a Food Category Buyer or in a similar procurement role within the food industry.
Category Leadership Advisor, East Accounts
By Lactalis Heritage Dairy At United States
Good project management and training skills
Ability to comprehend and sell space management concepts within the context of category management
Develop and cultivate relationships with Customer Category Managers
2+ years consumer package goods industry experience
Strong syndicated and panel data knowledge
Effective communication skills and presentation skills
Category Sales Jobs
By HP At , Spring, 77389, Tx
Strong communication skills at senior management internally and externally.
Deep understanding of the category product, business management and sales challenges and strategies.
Consumer and/or Commercial Partner management expertise. End User Acct management as an alternative.
Financial planning and modelling skills, comfortable to manage high complexity business planning and reporting.
University or Bachelors degree in Marketing or Finance; advanced degree or MBA preferred.
Typically 4-8 years of professional experience with a combination of Marketing, Sales, Business Planning experienced preferred.
Category Merchandiser Jobs
By Rue Gilt Groupe At Boston, MA, United States
Proven leadership capabilities; effective and clear communications skills
3+ years related experience in an e-commerce environment, exposure to fashion and merchandising preferred
Strong analytical skills and ability to think out of the box
Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to work closely and effectively with diverse teams in order to achieve objectives
Prior use of Airtable, Tableau and Store Manager would be preferred.
Ability to flex and be a team player when needed to hit goal
Sr. Category Advisor - Walmart Beverages
By PepsiCo At Rogers, AR, United States
5 years of category management experience (Advisor/Category Captain experience preferred)
5 years experience in analyzing and interpreting data and team/project management experience
Lead category management and insights' initiatives for the PepsiCo Beverage portfolio at Walmart
Ensure continual training and development to enhance business knowledge and analytical skills
Communicate insights and best in class results to divisional/corporate personnel, as well as, other Category Management Team Members.
Lead and train Sales Analyst in category management initiatives including business analysis, insights development, and modular processes.
Category Advisor, Walmart Jobs
By Timex Group At Bentonville, AR, United States
+5 years of experience working with a consumer goods company (Category Management and/or Shopper Insights preferred)
Experience in category management supporting Walmart
Demonstrated knowledge of category management philosophies, tools and processes and proven record of success
Strong project management, organizational, communication and presentation skills
Partner with Walmart on shelf space management strategies, shelf space allocation, new item placement, create assortment planning, and SKU rationalization adjacencies
Develop presentations and present to the Walmart merchant team as well as internal Timex management
Category Consultant Jobs
By Republic National Distributing Company At New Orleans, LA, United States
Works closely with sales and sales management to identify market opportunities.
CPCM – Certified Professional Category Management
Ability to meet company vehicle insurance requirements
Assists buyers define roles for each subcategory of wine and/or spirits and further assisting them to develop strategies to achieve goals.
Uses demographic data to cluster stores and market level syndicated data to obtain opportunities outside the retailer’s current product mix.
Provides a total category presentation to set sales tolerances, adjacencies and price flow.
Category Consultant Jobs
By Republic National Distributing Company At Dallas, TX, United States
Works closely with sales and sales management to identify market opportunities.
CPCM – Certified Professional Category Management
Ability to meet company vehicle insurance requirements
Assists buyers define roles for each subcategory of wine and/or spirits and further assisting them to develop strategies to achieve goals.
Uses demographic data to cluster stores and market level syndicated data to obtain opportunities outside the retailer’s current product mix.
Provides a total category presentation to set sales tolerances, adjacencies and price flow.
Category Consultant Jobs
By Republic National Distributing Company At Greater Houston, United States
Works closely with sales and sales management to identify market opportunities.
CPCM – Certified Professional Category Management
Ability to meet company vehicle insurance requirements
Assists buyers define roles for each subcategory of wine and/or spirits and further assisting them to develop strategies to achieve goals.
Uses demographic data to cluster stores and market level syndicated data to obtain opportunities outside the retailer’s current product mix.
Provides a total category presentation to set sales tolerances, adjacencies and price flow.
Manager, Category Advisor Jobs
By L'Oréal At Bentonville, AR, United States
Manage complex situations: problem-solve and re-evaluate given multiple perspectives. Be nimble and re-adjust priorities even under rush circumstances
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a marketing, cat man or sales role.
Proven experience of managing assortment Reviews (RR), retailer strategies and projects.
Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
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Category Advisor Jobs
By SpartanNash At Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Work cross-functionally with Category Management, Business Planning, Merch, Finance, Operations and Marketing teams
Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Nielsen Category Management tools, experience with purchasing systems is a plus.
Project management experience is a plus.
Bachelor's Degree (Required) Business Administration, Food Marketing, or other related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Experience working across business units to leverage resources and capabilities to accomplish company goals.
Manage ECP timelines and set agenda for regular alignment meetings with cross-functional leadership team

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in a fast-paced environment? We are looking for a Category Advisor to join our team and help us drive our business forward. You will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to maximize sales and profitability, while providing exceptional customer service. If you have a passion for retail and a strong understanding of the industry, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Overview:

Category Advisors are responsible for providing strategic advice and guidance to clients on how to best manage their product categories. They analyze data, identify trends, and develop strategies to maximize sales and profitability. They also provide insights on how to optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions.

How To Become an Category Advisor:

To become a Category Advisor, you will need to have a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field. You should also have experience in the retail industry, preferably in a category management role. Additionally, you should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Category Advisor Skills:

• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Strategic thinking
• Data analysis
• Category management
• Retail industry knowledge
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Project management

What is Category Advisor Knowledge?

• Knowledge of retail industry trends
• Knowledge of category management principles
• Knowledge of pricing and promotion strategies
• Knowledge of product assortment and optimization
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting
• Knowledge of customer segmentation

What is Category Advisor Responsibilities?

• Analyze data and identify trends to develop strategies to maximize sales and profitability
• Develop and implement category management plans
• Monitor and analyze pricing and promotions
• Optimize product assortment and pricing
• Develop customer segmentation strategies
• Provide insights and recommendations to clients
• Prepare reports and presentations
• Negotiate with vendors and suppliers
• Manage projects and timelines

What is Category Advisor Experience?

• Experience in the retail industry, preferably in a category management role
• Experience in data analysis and reporting
• Experience in developing and implementing category management plans
• Experience in pricing and promotion strategies
• Experience in customer segmentation
• Experience in project management

What is Category Advisor Qualifications?

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines

Category Advisor Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field
• Professional certifications in category management
• Courses in data analysis, pricing and promotion strategies, and customer segmentation

Tools to Help Category Advisor Work Better:

• Data analysis software
• Pricing and promotion software
• Customer segmentation software
• Project management software
• Spreadsheet software

Good Tips to Help Category Advisor Do More Effectively:

• Stay up to date on industry trends and developments
• Develop strong relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Utilize data analysis and reporting to identify trends and opportunities
• Develop strategies to optimize product assortment and pricing
• Develop customer segmentation strategies to maximize sales and profitability
• Negotiate with vendors and suppliers to get the best deals

Common Category Advisor Interview Questions:

• What experience do you have in the retail industry?
• What experience do you have in category management?
• How do you analyze data and identify trends?
• How do you develop strategies to optimize product assortment and pricing?
• How do you develop customer segmentation strategies?
• What strategies do you use to maximize sales and profitability?
• How do you negotiate with vendors and suppliers?
• What project management tools do you use?