Description:

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are growing! We are looking for a Category Space Manager with a passion for the Beer Industry. This position will work in a team environment with a focus on developing insights, identifying opportunities and communicating recommendations to lead future industry growth to our internal partners and external retail customers.  Searching for an individual who takes ownership of their work and always pushes themselves and others to reach higher and achieve more.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build strong relationship with retailer as trusted category advisor across all areas of the Beer business

• Develop impactful category analyses and consumer insights using a range of syndicated and non-syndicated data sources

• Synthesize learnings from various sources to create clear and impactful selling stories in a visually appealing manner using PowerPoint

• 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

• Use space planning software to effectively merchandise the beer department according to category and retailer strategy

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong passion for the Beer industry

• Category Management or Sales experience in consumer packaged goods industry

• Moderate to Advanced proficiency utilizing Microsoft Excel to manipulate and organize data

• Moderate to Advanced proficiency utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint to organize and visualize the story line for presentations

• Strong familiarity with syndicated data, software, and measures (IRI, Nielsen, EYC, etc.)

• Shelf management and planograms creation experience (JDA, Apollo, etc.)

• Ability to understand information, develop insights and identify opportunities when analyzing large data sets

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

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

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Positive Attitude

• Self-starter who will take ownership of work and drive results

Hybrid Role: Mon/Fri WFH & Tues-Thurs in office

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.