Category Development Manager-FMCG
Posted: 2 days ago
Job Description
This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.Position SummaryOur Category team plays a critical role in driving business results by providing key insights based on business trends and category expertise. As a Category Development Manager, you will collaborate with our sales and marketing teams to develop shopper strategies and solutions, insightful and actionable analysis, reports and presentations which will create a competitive advantage for both Energizer and our retailers.AccountabilitiesBe the trusted category partner of choice with our retailers, through analysis of category and shopper dynamics, performance and trends which will unlock potential growth opportunities and retailer-specific recommendations.Assist in building channel strategies by leveraging a broad range of shopper and category data and insights, both global and local, to proactively deliver category, segment and brand growthWorking with Sales and Marketing to develop optimal trade stories for product innovation, with recommendations on shelf positioning, distribution and category financial impacts.Creates and maintains evergreen category foundation presentation decks that are insightful and action orientated.Maintains all necessary category documentation, including pricing, ranging, competitive activity etc.Monitors business plan delivery for customers, channels or markets with relevant performance indicatorsManages 3rd party data providersRequired Skills and ExperienceDegree or above in Business, Marketing or similar discipline.Solid track record of working in consumer goods Trade Marketing /Category Management/ National Account Management/Brand or product managementSolid understanding of the role of shopper Insights, Analytics in Category Management and 4Ps activation plansOutstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skillsStrong computer skills in spreadsheets, databases and presentation softwareGood knowledge and experience of syndicated data (Circana, Quantium Shopper data, Dunnhumby, Shopper Intelligence)Demonstrated competencies in collaboration, teamwork, critical thinking and achieving results in alignment with business goalsAn Offer to Grow OnAs the successful candidate, you will be presented with a competitive remuneration package along with participation in the annual bonus program. We offer a genuine flexible working environment; we are honest, inclusive and deliver on our promisesEnergizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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