What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Category Development Analyst - Retail Sales - Bentonville Sales Office (Bentonville, AR) position at Hormel Foods?
SENIOR 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.
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RESPONSIBILITIES :
- This is a Walmart Category Management position which is responsible for working directly with Walmart buying team on the categories we support. This position leads in category strategy development, advance analytics that align with the customer business goals and growth expectations. This position executes space planning for the categories we compete.
- This position is responsible for analyzing business issues, providing business insights and recommendations in the areas of modular strategies, assortment, shelving, pricing, and merchandising to drive business results for Walmart.
- Provides periodic and ad-hoc reporting based on issues discovered in the regular reporting that digs deep into markets and products issues with solid recommendations. Monthly delivery of actionable (actionable=answer the so what action) tracking reports to include but not limited to : assortment optimization new items and their volume transfer market share shelving, aisle tests & new strategies Pricing and promotions ROM and key competitor performance
- Is responsible for competitive and marketplace intelligence, analysis, and reporting. This would include share gap reporting, price gap reporting, and market visits that determine competitive retailer strategies and tactics. Is responsible to develop and utilize the category management insights, to generate business development strategies and tactics, and help drive Hormel’s overall brand development. Is responsible for helping develop strategies that will further penetrate the customer's organization.
- Responsible for space planning, drawing of the modulars for Walmart, which is completed annually.
QUALIFICATIONS : Required
Preferred
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 $81,175-$113,650 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 coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, company car, relocation assistance, paid vacation, FREE two-year community / technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS : 10% of the time
Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Salary : $81,175 - $113,650
