Category Modular Specialist - Bentonville, United States - Talascend

Description

Talascend is currently seeking a Category Modular Specialist for a W-2 contract position in Bentonville, Arkansas.


SCHEDULE:
4 days in the office, 1 day remote (Friday).


SUMMARY:

The main function of the Category Modular Specialist position is to work with the category management team both at the client at with our customers to execute shelving strategy and draw planograms, and to provide weekly category reporting and adhoc analysis as needed.

This role reports to the Category Advisor and works with the team and the customer team directly.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Collaboration with the Account to achieve Category Objectives.

Developing, maintaining and delivering timely sales reporting tools using both internal data and syndicated data resources.

Input and direction into category modular design, execution and clustering.

Proactively share industry trends along with any relevant external industry customer or shopper dynamics impacting the business.

Work cross-functionally within the account to ensure support and commitment for execution in the stores.

Assist with any ad hoc requests from the accounts including internal presentations or store specific tests.


POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
2-4 years of related experience and a college degree OR 6-8 years of experience without a degree

Working knowledge with Walmar.t/ Sams Club and Retail Link.

Experience calling directly on Walmart/ Sams Club and working with merchandising teams inside Walmart/ Sams Club.

Mastery of syndicated data systems (ie: NPD, Nielsen) and ability to translate into fact-based presentations.

Proficiency in creating and delivering presentations at different organizational levels.

Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written).

Self-starter, passionate and driven by results.

Understand how to set priorities; work with maintained sense of urgency.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint and Excel).

Experience with space planning software.

Experience with data automation, data warehousing and database management a plus.

Proven business successes.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the
qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other
duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or
veteran status.

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