Manager, Category Space - Regions

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: $82,400-$97,850, 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 looking for a Category Space Manager with a passion for the Beer Industry to join us in supporting a Convenience Store retail chain. This will be focused on finding opportunities and clearly communicating recommendations to lead future industry growth. Strong interpersonal and communication skills will be key as this position routinely interacts with several key internal and external partners. Searching for an individual who takes ownership of their work, is detail-orientated, achieves timelines and always pushes themselves to reach higher and accomplish more.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead reset processes including drawing planograms

• Build positive relationship with the retailer as a trusted Category advisor

• Assist in implementing strategic growth objectives in store-level schematics using shelf technologies such as JDA and ShelfIQ

• Effectively educate internal teammates and external customers on growth opportunities through clear and impactful communications

• Effectively communicate, manage and prioritize workload

• Lead, empower and drive strong engagement with sales and wholesaler partners

• Synthesize learnings in an impactful and visually appealing manner using PowerPoint, Excel and PowerBI

• Analyze data, identify growth opportunities, and effectively communicate actionable insights to retailer using a range of syndicated and non-syndicated data sources

• Lead future industry growth in assigned areas of responsibility

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or similar field highly preferred

• Must be local to Philadelphia, PA

• Strong Familiarity with shelf space technology and software programs and their capabilities (SPP, Shelf IQ, etc.)

• Project Management experience and strong communication skills with cross functions

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to organize and analyze data

• Category Management, Analytics, or Sales experience in CPG industry

• Demonstrated ability to synthesize & leverage multiple data points/insights (shopper, consumer, category, product) to create retail strategies that unlock growth.

• Experience with syndicated data sources and measures (IRI, Nielsen, etc.)

• Experience using shopper panel information, software and measures (IRI, Nielsen, Numerator, Retailer Loyalty data, etc.)

• Ability to translate findings and recommendations into a concise and effective story

• Ability to confidently present insights, opportunities and recommendations to internal or external stakeholders in a persuasive manner

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. 99 percent of the products we sell in the U.S are made in the U.S. with more than $700 million in high-quality ingredients sourced from American farmers and more than $7 billion in goods and services purchased from U.S. suppliers, and we have invested nearly $2 billion in our 100 facilities across the country over the past five years. Through these investments, and as a leading American manufacturer and the nation's top brewer, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only brewer that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

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!