Manager, Retail Analysis & Category Management

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: $100,000-$118,750



LOCATIONS: San Bernadino, Los Angeles County, Orange County or Riverside area



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 Manager with a passion for the Beer Industry. This position will work across regional large format and small format customers with a major focus on leading in developing insights, finding opportunities, and communicating recommendations based on our IGNITE framework to lead future industry growth for our retail customers. Searching for an individual who takes ownership of their work, that is detail orientated, achieves timelines and always pushes themselves to reach higher and accomplish more



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build positive relationships with regional retailers as a trusted Category advisor across all areas of the Beer business and Alcohol department


• Lead, motivate and drive strong engagement with sales partners


• Effectively communicate, manage and prioritize workload across multiple customers


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


• Synthesize learnings from various sources (shopper data, scan data, custom research) 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 with goal of identifying opportunities to grow the Beer category


• Lead future industry growth in assigned areas of responsibility

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or similar field


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


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


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to use large data sets to develop insights, identify and present opportunities and recommendations to external partners in a persuasive manner


• Familiarity using dashboarding software (PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau) and space planning software (JDA, etc.) is preferred.

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!