What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Category Manager position at Hansen's IGA Market?
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- Developing and implementing a planogram strategy that is aligned with the marketing objectives for each category within the center store.
- Collaborating with the Center Store Specialist and the marketing team to develop strategic advertising plans for the center store.
- Engage with vendor partners to facilitate the strategic planning of their promotional items intended for inclusion in the company's weekly advertising initiatives.
- Leverage company point-of-sale data along with additional resources to strategically formulate an execution plan for the implementation of center store planograms. This initiative aims to maximize return on investment effectively.
- Establish a sustainable framework for the periodic analysis and adjustment of existing planograms. This approach will ensure ongoing optimization and responsiveness to market dynamics.
- Goals and Objectives:
- Complete initialization of all center store categories within the first 2 years.
- Reduce center store shrink by 15% in year one and 10% in year two.
- Increase center store sales by 1% year one and another 2% year two.
- Present plan for ongoing planogram analysis and adjustments Q1 of year two.
Qualifications:
Experience and background make one an ideal candidate for this role:
- Relevant experience includes a comprehensive understanding of retail sales, with a specific focus on the grocery industry.
- Skills encompass strong writing, editing, and research abilities, complemented by a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a particular emphasis on Excel. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of methods for retrieving and analyzing Point of Sale (POS) data to inform strategic decision-making.
- Achievements: Exhibits a notable and consistent trajectory of upward mobility within various retail positions, reflecting a commitment to professional growth and the ability to take on increasing responsibilities over time.