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Category Management - Bartlett, United States - Giovanniranausa
4 weeks ago
Description
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Bartlett, IL, US
16 days ago
Requisition ID: 1074
PURPOSE OF POSITION
Our Sr. Manager, Category Management & Trade Marketing, will help us develop these two essential Rana Meal Solutions organization parts. As a RANA Meal Solutions Team member, the Sr.
Manager of Category Management & Trade Marketing will be responsible for developing best-in-class category management principles to apply to our growing categories.
This position will assist us in accelerating strategic thought leadership internally and at our key Retail customers in the areas of Distribution, Shelving, Merchandising, and Pricing.
Additionally, this person will oversee and lead the implementation of a Trade Management system (TPM) within Rana Meal Solutions, with future responsibility to include the execution and implementation of annual trade strategies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive Best in Class Category Management principles as well as Consumer and Shopper Insights both internally and externally
Manage internal Category Management projects, collaborating with the Vice President of Sales and Director of Marketing
Work directly with Region Managers and key customers, developing customer-specific presentations relevant to consumer insights, competitive responses, and new item/category selling strategies
Provide strategic and tactical recommendations on Distribution, Shelving, Merchandising, and Pricing goals to improve overall category performance
Actively lead and participate in the preparation of line reviews and reoccurring customer category reviews, JBP plans, and Top to Top meetings
Lead comprehensive understanding of plan-o-gram insights and assortment to help identify and drive strategic sales opportunities and customer growth objectives
Lead Launch and Implementation of TPM system for Rana Retail
Collaborate with the VP of Sales on the creation and implementation of the annual trade strategy
Assist the Vice President of Sales on major initiatives (annual planning, core void identification and closure, new item launches, budget reconciliation, and customer-specific growth projects)
Review customer promotional spending plans for effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with guidelines and budgets
Other duties assigned
KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree required
10+ years' experience in Category Management
Experience with Trade Management systems in Consumer-Packaged Goods industry
IRI and Nielsen syndicated data experience required (Proficiency required)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES PREFERRED
Team-oriented with the ability to work independently
Category, loyalty, & shopper knowledge
High degree of self-motivation and discipline
Strong time management, presentation, and communication skills (both written & verbal)
Ability to work with a wide variety of individuals inside & outside the organization and maintain regular contact with all stakeholders
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Bartlett, IL 60103
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