Manager, Category – Regions

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Establish robust relationships with retailers as a reliable Category advisor across all facets of the Beer sector.

• Create meaningful category analyses and consumer insights utilizing various syndicated and non-syndicated data sources.

• Integrate insights from multiple sources to craft clear and compelling selling narratives presented in an engaging format using PowerPoint.

• Effectively educate internal colleagues and external customers about growth prospects through clear and impactful communication.

• Collaborate with the Sales team to engage the external retailer buying teams in designated territories, aiming to uncover opportunities for expanding the Beer category.

• Utilize space planning software to merchandise the beer department effectively in alignment with category and retailer strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be local and present in: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, or the metro NY area.

• A strong enthusiasm for the Beer industry is essential.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Management, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field is highly preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and organization is required.

• Moderate to sophisticated proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint for structuring and visualizing presentation narratives is needed.

• Ability to comprehend information, generate insights, and identify opportunities when analyzing extensive data sets.

• Capability to translate discoveries and recommendations into a concise and persuasive selling narrative.

• Confidence in presenting insights, opportunities, and recommendations to internal or external stakeholders effectively.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are mandatory.

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in Category Management or Sales within the consumer packaged goods sector.

• Strong familiarity with syndicated data, software, and metrics (Circana/IRI, Nielsen, etc.) is important.

• Good knowledge of shopper panel information data, software, and metrics (Numerator, Circana/IRI, Nielsen, InfoScout, Retailer Loyalty data, etc.) is necessary.

• Experience with dashboarding software such as PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau, or Spotfire is beneficial.

• Experience in shelf management and planograms creation (JDA, Apollo, etc.) is an asset.

• A positive attitude is essential.

• A self-starter who takes ownership of their work and drives results is preferred.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail are crucial.

• Must be team-oriented.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts.

• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection.

• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies.

• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution.

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment among a team of owners.

• Free Beer!