Assistant Manager, Category - Small Format

ROLE SUMMARY

We are growing! We are looking for an Assistant Category Manager with a passion for the Beer Industry. This position will work in a team environment with a focus on developing insights, finding opportunities, and communicating recommendations to lead future industry growth to our internal partners and external retail customers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build positive relationships 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 findings from various sources to build clear and impactful selling stories in a visually appealing manner using PowerPoint
• 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

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree - highly preferred
• Must be local to: Preferred: St. Louis, MO. Secondary: Chicago, Illinois or Tennessee.
• Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Excel to manipulate and organize data
• Moderate to Sophisticated proficiency using Microsoft PowerPoint to organize and visualize the story line for presentations
• Ability to understand information, develop insights and find opportunities when analyzing large data sets
• Ability to translate findings and recommendations into a concise and effective selling story
• Confidence to present insights, opportunities and recommendations to internal or external stakeholders in a persuasive manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Category Management or Sales experience in consumer packaged goods industry
• Strong familiarity with syndicated data, software, and measures (Circana/IRI, Nielsen, etc.)
• Experience with dashboarding software such as PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau, or Spotfire
• Shelf management and planograms creation experience (JDA, Apollo, etc.)
• Self-starter who will take ownership of work and drive results
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Team-Oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company 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!