Overview:
Why Sazerac?
* Innovative and Forward-Thinking: Join a company that values innovation and excellence and is driving the future of the beverage industry.
* Rich Tradition: Join a team with a strong heritage of craftsmanship and quality, creating memorable experiences for our customers.
* Collaborative Environment: Work in an inclusive, collaborative atmosphere where your ideas and expertise are valued.
* Career Growth: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities and career development programs to advance your career.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Sr. Category Manager, the Category Manager - Military will lead datariven initiatives that uncover growth opportunities and improve performance across multiple retail partners, with a focus on the Military channel. This role will be critical in transforming syndicated and customer-specific data into meaningful insights that influence sales strategy, promotional planning, and retail execution. The Category Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams in sales, category management, and marketing, delivering insights that move the business forward.
Location: This is a fully remote role and may be based in Dallas, Texas.
Key Responsibilities: (job responsibilities may vary by state depending on regulatory and compliance standards for the state):
* Demonstrate the ability to synthesize & leverage multiple data points/insights (shopper, consumer, category, product) to create retail strategies on Assortment, Merchandising and Shelving that unlock growth.
* Analyze syndicated and customer data (Nielsen, Circana, retailer systems) to identify opportunities within key retail and Military channels.
* Partner with category managers and Military account teams to build data-backed recommendations and business reviews.
* Create dashboards and data visualizations (Power BI, Tableau) to track KPIs and identify trends
* Monitor Competitive Launches and their impact on business.
* Build reporting for Space to sales analysis across customers.
* Work on updating POS data reporting on monthly and quarterly basis.
* Prep, cleanse, and integrate multiple data sources for a complete analysis.
* Develop reports and tools that improve the use of data across the organization.
* Stay current on Military channel dynamics, trends, and compliance requirements.
* Manage ad-hoc analytics projects and support reporting automation to improve operational efficiency.
Qualifications:
MUST HAVE:
* Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or related field
* Minimum of 3 years of analytical experience in consumer goods, retail, or other relevant industry experience
* Minimum of 1 year of retailer/customer facing experience
* Ability to quickly learn new systems/processes
* Exceptional organization, prioritization, & project management skills
* Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Excellent critical thinking skills, initiative, attention to detail and creativity
* Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to partner across remote teams
* Demonstrate the ability to work as a team as well as self-directed
* General curiosity and willingness to adopt/learn new approaches to analyzing data
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
* Expert level Excel with experience using tools such as VLOOKUP, Index Match, Advanced conditional formatting, Pivot Tables/charts and reporting, Macros and VBA, and Data simulations.
* Proficiency in data visualization and dashboard creation (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent)
* Skilled in building reporting in POS data Circana (IRI) or Nielsen, Retail Link, Madrid and demonstrated success in delivering productivity.
* Willingness to travel 10 -15%
* Ability to work remote
* A valid driver's license
PREFERRED:
* Working knowledge of JDA/Space Planning tools
* Experience in Alcohol Beverage Industry or CPG overall
* Familiarity with Military channel (DeCA, AAFES, NEXCOM, etc.)
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