Job Description:

As a strategic partner to Albertsons, the Category Manager Everyday IC (Immediate Consumption) is responsible for providing fact-based, insight-led, and actionable category solutions in order to drive growth for the category, customer, and company specifically for the Checkstand business. This category thought leader will translate consumer and data trends into value-creating business solutions regarding category assortment, merchandising, shelving, pricing and promotion for Albertsons Checkstand business. Primary focus will be leading category initiatives at the HQ level with additional ad hoc divisional level support. Close collaboration and leadership with the broader Albertsons Sales, Category and Internal MW teams will be critical to the success of this role

What are we looking for?

• 5 years Category Management experience preferred
• Analytical experience from situation assessment through solutions with tangible results leveraging syndicated data resources (EYC Shopper 360; IRI or AC Nielsen; Scan, Panel, Spectra, etc.)
• Highly proficient in MS Office and other technical applications (JDA, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strategic focus and ability to creatively solve complex problems
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel (up to 20% of time)

Preferred Qualifications

• Albertsons experience preferred
• Experience managing and visualizing large sets of data using cutting edge tools (Alteryx, Data Lake, MS Power BI, Tableau, Teradata, etc.)
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience, including “Storytelling” capability within PowerPoint which has compelled customer decision making and action
• Forward-looking, creative and strategic thinking ability
• Knowledge of emerging retail strategy and technology (Omni-channel)

What will be your key responsibilities?

As the primary Mars Wrigley Category Contact for Albertsons Everyday Checkstand Candy, this associate will:

• Create and plan category leadership solutions which will deliver profitable sales growth for Albertsons Checkstand business
• Develop the knowledge and skills to consistently provide quality category support including: category assortment, merchandising, shelving, pricing and promotional performance & recommendations, planogram analysis and development competitive market analysis, project leadership & support, including test & learn analytics, ad hoc and ongoing data management, and reporting and presentation building.
• Develop positive, cross-functional relationships with key customer and internal stakeholders and building the trust and credibility to drive Albertsons Checkstand category
• Partner closely with the Mars Wrigley Category Strategy team to leverage and activate agreed upon internal category initiatives, including "Perfect Store" execution and other success measures, with detailed follow-through
• Utilize deep knowledge of the category, consumers and our customers to support the development of Albertsons 1-3yr front-end strategic category plans, prioritizing projects based on viability and incremental value each initiative will drive for the category
• Influence Annual Account Business Planning at the customer, through full partnering with sales team, by providing actionable category insights and solutions that support category leadership objectives for customer, company and category
• Evaluate/ monitor all customer category leadership solutions, turn analysis into recommended action and continually improve to be more effective and efficient for category and customer
• Be the subject matter expert on Albertsons Checkstand business both supporting Albertsons HQ and ad hoc divisional support
• Leverage insights and resources through the utilization of a broad range of data sources, market research findings, tools, analyses, and technology to continually bring new shopper ideas to customer and company
• Advanced analytical, project management, and written/oral communication skills required; ability to think strategically.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the below range, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, if eligible, including variable pay & general allowances (depending on the position and employee’s work schedule). Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans then in effect, and depending on the position offered and the employee’s work schedule (i.e., part-time schedule), eligible employees are automatically enrolled in a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents, and may be eligible to take up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Employees will also receive the following paid-time off (which may be prorated based on start date and the employee’s work schedule): 120 hours of vacation per year, paid sick time for eligible Associates of 100% pay continuation for a maximum of 40 hours per calendar year, and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year that include both fixed and flexible holidays.