Category Advisor

Molson Coors - Bentonville, AR

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Bentonville, AR

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Category Advisor (Category Insight Executive) at Molson Coors Beverage Company plays a crucial role in the Walmart Category Advisor team, focusing on developing consumer and category strategies to drive growth in the Beer/Beer Alt category. This position involves collaboration with Walmart Merchants to provide insights and solutions, manage relationships, and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented plans in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop category and merchandising strategies leveraging emerging consumer, shopper and market trends.
• Provide actionable insights and solutions to drive growth in the Beer/Beer Alt category.
• Lead the Beer category modular relay process for your assigned segment alongside your internal team.
• Responsible for delivering store level category assortment by leveraging syndicated data resources and assortment planning tools.
• Lead category reviews with your Walmart Beer Merchant.
• Deliver weekly proactive insights to your Merchant and manage ad hoc requests.
• Regular in-market work to evaluate effectiveness of plan implementation as well as identifying opportunities.
• General performance reporting - track, measure, and communicate results of initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and storytelling skills using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to simplify and clearly communicate to internal cross functional partners and with Walmart Merchants.
• Deep understanding of Walmart Modular Relay process.
• Experience with syndicated databases such as Circana or NIQ.
• Experience pulling data and leveraging Walmart's Luminate Shopper Behavior and Channel Performance platforms.
• At least 3 years of experience in category management in the consumer-packaged goods industry.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, Finance, Statistics/Analytics or other relevant field, or equivalent experience (4+ years) in the consumer-packaged goods industry.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with an understanding of business priorities.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
• A thirst for learning and helping others grow.

Benefits

• Flexible work programs that support work-life balance including a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office.
• Participation in the Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary and incentive plans.
• Parental leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off plans and an engaging Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources.
• Opportunities for career growth centered around First Choice Learning.
• Access to brand clothing and swag, top events, and free beer and beverages.