Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
SALARY: $79,200-$94,050, bonus eligible
COMPANY:
Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
ROLE SUMMARY:
We are growing! We are looking for an Assistant Category Manager with a passion for the Beer Industry to work on the Circle K Team. This position will work on the Circle K -Grand Canyon Business Unit and have a focus on providing insights and recommendations with assortment, space, and merchandising planograms. The position will help in identifying the opportunities and clearly communicating the recommendations to lead future industry growth to both our internal partners and external customers. We are searching for an individual who takes ownership of their work, always pushes themselves, and others, to reach higher and achieve more. The location for the role would be living in the Circle K Grand Canyon area within an hour of their offices in Tempe, Arizona.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Analyze data, identify growth opportunities, and effectively communicate actionable insights to retailer.
- Expertly communicate assortment and merchandising recommendations to retailer
- Successfully lead the schematic creation process for all stores, new stores, remodels and special projects
- Ensure all schematics are completed and submitted ahead of retailer deadline.
- Coordinate and align resources for shelf management projects as needed.
- Track and measure the pre-post reset analysis.
- Lead, empower and drive strong engagement with sales partners.
- Effectively communicate, lead, and prioritize workload.
- Effectively educate internal teammates and external customers on growth opportunities through clear and impactful communications
- Partner with Sales team to engage external retailer buying team in defined territories with goal of identifying opportunities to grow the Beer category.
- Develop impactful category analyses and consumer insights using a range of syndicated and non-syndicated data sources.
- Synthesize findings from various sources (shopper data, scan data, custom research) to build clear and impactful selling stories in a visually appealing manner using PowerPoint.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong experience with space planning software (JDA plus, Apollo or Spaceman)
- Strong use with syndicated data, software, and measures (IRI, Nielsen, etc.)
- Experience using shopper panel information, software and measures (IRI, Nielsen, Info-Scout, Retailer Loyalty data, etc.)
- Strong passion for the Beer industry
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or similar field
- Category Management and/or Sales experience in consumer-packaged goods industry
- Advanced proficiency applying Microsoft Excel to manipulate and prioritize data.
- Moderate to Advanced proficiency applying Microsoft PowerPoint to prioritize and visualize the story line for presentations.
- Ability to understand information, develop insights and see opportunities when analyzing large data sets.
- Ability to translate findings and recommendations into a concise and effective selling story.
- Ability to expertly present insights, opportunities and recommendations to internal or external partners in a persuasive manner
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of three years’ experience in consumer package industry.
- Strong experience with retail trade and space management activities.
DESIRED TRAITS:
- Positive demeanor
- Leadership mentality
- Team-oriented
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Self-starter who will take ownership of work and get results.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail
WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:
Anheuser-Busch has always dreamed big. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. To reimagine what a beer company can be. And what, together with our people and our partners, Anheuser-Busch can do. Our collective impact is significant. Over the last decade alone, we have contributed more than $400 million to charitable organizations that support our communities, provided over 90 million cans of emergency drinking water, and, together with our wholesaler partners, invested more than $1 billion into responsible drinking initiatives. At the heart of these investments is our shared commitment to community – providing opportunity for our people, lifting our neighbors, and making a meaningful difference in the world. This future is our purpose. A future that everyone can celebrate, and everyone can share in. A future with more cheers.
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
- Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
- Free Beer!
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What We Do
We are the world’s leading brewer bringing people together for a better world. For centuries, the experience of sharing a beer has brought people and cultures together. Even in our hyper-connected, always-on world, this simple act is as meaningful today as it was generations ago.
We are AB InBev. Committed to driving growth that leads to better living for more people in more places. Through brands and experiences that bring people together. Through our dedication to brewing the best beer with the best ingredients. And through our commitment to helping farmers, retailers, entrepreneurs, and communities grow.
We are building a company to last. Not just for a decade. But for the next 100 years. Through our brands and our investment in communities, we will bring more people together, making our company an integral part of our consumers’ lives for generations to come.
Our diverse portfolio of well over 500 beer brands includes global brands Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois; multi-country brands Beck’s, Castle, Castle Light, Leffe and Hoegaarden; and local champions such as Aguila, Antarctica, Bud Light, Brahma, Cass, Chernigivske, Cristal, Harbin, Jupiler, Klinskoye, Michelob Ultra, Modelo Especial, Quilmes, Victoria, Sedrin, Sibirskaya Korona, and Skol.
Anheuser-Busch InBev is a publicly traded company (Euronext: ABI) based in Leuven, Belgium, with secondary listings on the Mexico (MEXBOL: ANB) and South Africa (JSE: ANH) stock exchanges and with American Depositary Receipts on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BUD).
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