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Location: Bentonville, AR

Position: Category Manager – Walmart Team

Job Description & Other Information

The primary objective of the Customer Category Manager is to lead the execution of  category strategy with Walmart/Sam’s to deliver  solutions that drive category growth ahead of the market. A key measure of success is the development of a long term category partnership with Walmart/Sam’s.

Requirements:

•        4-year college degree
•        5-years experience in either FMCG, Top ten national retailer or client facing in blue chip data provider (eg. Dunn Humby / Nielsen)
•        Proven track record of influencing within cross-functional relationships with key decision makers.
•        Proven ability to develop strong long term client/customer relationships
•        Proven analytical skills & ability to successfully integrate different streams of information into sound propositions
•        Strong knowledge of Syndicated Data (Nielsen/IRI, Spectra, Panel Data, A&Us)
•        Strong oral, written communication, and presentation skills
•        Computer proficient (Microsoft Office, Nielsen/IRI)
•        Highly proactive with strong time management & organizational skills
•        Proven political understanding & resilience demonstrating the ability to operate on their own with demanding customers

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Location: Bentonville, AR

Position: Category Manager (Advisor) - Walmart Team

Job Description & Other Information

The primary responsibility of this position is to work collaboratively with the customer by providing objective insights and recommendations to enhance category performance.  Analyze and evaluate factors that affect the four sales controllables (Distribution, Pricing, Shelving, and Promotion).  This position addresses time sensitive business opportunities that leverage multiple data sources, tools, analytics, shopper insights, along with a deep understanding of the category & retail environment. 

• Proactively lead & execute agreed upon customer category objectives through use of shopper insights, data analysis, plan-o-gram development and assortment planning. 
• Provide expert category analysis utilizing Retail Link and multiple syndicated data sources (IR, IRI, SIA, Pro Space, Spectra). 
• Lead & manage category review process- internally & with the customer.  Includes areas such as but not limited to data analysis, assortment review, internal research, plan-o-gram development and competitive assessment.
• This position requires a high degree of customer interfacing. The individual must be able to synthesize their insights & analysis into rationally persuasive communication.
• Individual will provide analytical support and work collaboratively with sales team to deliver selling stories.  In addition, create scorecards that measure results & track trends on assortment, merchandising, promotion and pricing. 
• Lead development/create category sales tools and templates to grow business. Maintain retailer database, analysis and reporting.

Requirements:

• BA or BS in Business or related field
• 5-7 years progressive experience in the CPG industry
• Minimum of 3 years of category management experience
• Ability to work with large amounts of data, understand business implications, develop into a compelling business presentations & effectively communicate
• Must work well in a team environment & an ability to work cross functionally (strong interpersonal skills)
• Experience using Retail Link and syndicated data (IRI, AC Nielsen) & space planning software
• Strong analytical skills and computer skills (Expert in Excel & Power Point and Proficiency in Access)
• Open to personal and professional development & feedback
• Reliable, organized, detail oriented and proficient leading projects

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Walmart or deep understanding of retailer’s strategy, business needs, & goals
• Consumer panel experience (SIA, Spectra)
• Experience working in a category captain or advisor role with a leading retailer
• MBA degree desired
• Sales experience

• Travel required  approx. 5% (3-4 times per year)
• Paid Relocation  

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Location: Bentonville, AR

Position:

• Category Analyst

Job Description & Other Information

Supports achievement of Wal*Mart category goals and successful execution of retailer strategies through use of POS data (Retail Link), syndicated data and consumer information.  Supports Category Advisor in implementation of Wal*Mart’s shelving and distribution plans (Modular Relay and Updates) and merchandising plans (COMAC scripts) as well as evaluation of promotional effectiveness (sell-through analysis). Works with Advisor Team to produce weekly reports and analyses on category and/or brand.Supports Category Advisor in education of Wal*Mart and corporate management on the appropriate application and interpretation of available data and consumer information. 

 Qualifications and Experience: 

• BS/BA required
• Some work experience preferred; experience in Consumer Packaged Goods or Retail Grocery beneficial but not required
• Analytical aptitude including ability to develop sound insights across multiple data sources (POS, syndicated scanner and panel databases, custom consumer studies, proprietary shipment and financial reports)
• Ability to excel under pressure in a team-based environment with high level personal commitment to exceeding expectations
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks/projects while delivering results and meeting deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Excel and Powerpoint) required
• Experience utilizing POS and syndicated data/tools (e.g. Retail Link/Shiloh, ACNielsen/Nitro, IRI/Analyzer) preferred  
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Access and space management software (ProSpace, Apollo) preferred

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Location: Rogers, AR (more…)

Location: Bentonville, AR

Position: Associate Client Manager- Sam’s Club

ABOUT THE COMPANY/ POSITION

Associate Client Manager for a company that partners with Sam’s to provide valuable insights and recommendations to support Sam’s strategic marketing and sales initiatives. This role reports into a sales Director on a Team of six and works closely with the Client Manager to provide analytical insights. This key position is on site at Sam’s two-three days per week. This company is a top leader in the Client services industry with an expanding local Team providing many opportunities for your future career growth.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Manage relationship with Sam’s ensuring servicing requirements meet or exceed expectations:   
  • Consult to identify best approach to drive strategic initiatives
  • Deep analysis and developing recommendations
  • Maintain client project list and manage changes internal and external to projects
  • Collaborate with others to provide client support and develop solutions
  • Make high impact presentations to influence actions

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5-7 years of experience in the CPG industry
• Advanced working knowledge of Nielsen products and services
• Basic understanding of financial reporting principles
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, Retail Link skills, Consumer Insights Tools.
• Solid project management and negotiation skills

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Location:  Fayetteville, AR

Position: Sr. Business Analyst – Walmart Team

Job Description & Other Information

To provide the Wal-Mart Sales Team with sales data, analysis and recommendations that will guide and facilitate sales efforts. 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Excellent quantitative and forecasting skills
• Interest and aptitude in interpreting the numbers in context of answering business questions
• Experience leading and implementing category management principles

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