What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Analyst position at Stellar IT Solutions?
Job Title: Category Analyst
Job Location: Saint Louis, MO
Job Type: Long-Term Analyst
ROLE SUMMARY
We are growing! We are looking for an Assistant Category Manager passionate about the Beer Industry. This position will work in a team environment with a focus on developing insights, identifying opportunities, and communicating recommendations to lead future industry growth to our internal partners and external retail customers. Searching for an individual who takes ownership of their work and always pushes themselves and others to reach higher and achieve more.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build strong relationships with retailers as trusted category advisors across all areas of the Beer business
- Develop impactful category analyses and consumer insights using a range of syndicated and non-syndicated data sources
- Synthesize learnings from various sources to create clear and impactful selling stories in a visually appealing manner using PowerPoint
- Effectively educate internal teammates and external customers on growth opportunities through clear and impactful communications
- Partner with the Sales team to engage the external retailer buying team in defined territories to identify opportunities to grow the Beer category
- Use space planning software to effectively merchandise the beer department according to category and retailer strategy
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong passion for the Beer industry
- Category Management or Sales experience in the consumer packaged goods industry
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Management, Engineering, Mathematics or a similar field
- Moderate to Advanced proficiency utilizing Microsoft Excel to manipulate and organize data
- Moderate to Advanced proficiency in utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint to organize and visualize the storyline for presentations
- Strong familiarity with syndicated data, software, and measures (IRI, Nielsen, EYC, etc.)
- Shelf management and planogram creation experience (JDA, Apollo, etc.)
- Ability to understand information, develop insights, and identify opportunities when analyzing large data sets
- Ability to translate findings and recommendations into a concise and effective selling story
- Ability to confidently present insights, opportunities, and recommendations to internal or external stakeholders in a persuasive manner
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Positive Attitude
- Self-starter who will take ownership of work and drive results
