Senior Manager, Category

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:
The Category Manager for AB ONE is responsible for leading our efforts to build and implement category strategies for key retail customers across AB ONE markets. In this role, you will work directly with AB ONE Key Account and Shelf Set teams to create localized category strategies; using insights about industry performance and consumer behavior to support local account plans to drive growth for our Retail partners. This role will work cross functionally with our internal and external partners and develop relationships with local customers to align on Joint Business Plan and Category Management objectives around shelf space, assortment, pricing, and promotion opportunities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and present customized Category Strategies and Joint Business Plan recommendations for key Chain & Independent retail customers, using Industry performance analysis and supporting insights

• Derive insights from various syndicated and non-syndicated data sources (IRIS space, Circana, Numerator, Beer Institute, etc.) to identify performance and execution opportunities across AB ONE markets

• Provide insights-supported recommendations to key retail customers around Beer Category space allocation, days of supply, SKU assortment and rationalization opportunities

• Collaborate with AB ONE Retail and Shelf Space teams on creation of programming sell-in materials and Category management proposals

• Generate sales materials for AB ONE commercial teams to use around strategic initiatives and priorities

• Support AB ONE local Shelf Set Coordinators with regular training and resources needed to develop productive shelf proposals

• Track and monitor AB ONE execution of shelf space objectives, collaborating with AB ONE Divisions to creatively problem-solve where opportunities are identified or goals are not being met.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's Degree is required, with an emphasis in business preferred.

• Category Management experience in consumer goods to retail chain.

• Familiarity with space planning technology, syndicated data sources and analytics software, and their capabilities is a plus (JDA, ShelfIQ, Circana, PowerBI, etc.)

• Knowledge of retail selling initiatives such as category management and information-based selling

• Ability to use large data sets to develop insights, identify and present opportunities and recommendations to stakeholders in an impactful manner

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Advanced computer software proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet)

• General knowledge of the beverage industry

• General knowledge of beverage wholesaler operations and retail sales execution

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. 99 percent of the products we sell in the U.S are made in the U.S. with more than $700 million in high-quality ingredients sourced from American farmers and more than $7 billion in goods and services purchased from U.S. suppliers, and we have invested nearly $2 billion in our 100 facilities across the country over the past five years. Through these investments, and as a leading American manufacturer and the nation’s top brewer, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only brewer 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!