Category Insights Manager

Molson Coors • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

In the role of Category Insights Manager working in Cincinnati, OH, you will be part of the Total Food National Accounts team. This person will be accountable for achieving business results for their assigned accounts by leading and directing their team, as well as internal and external resources. They lead the team to develop customer joint business plans that are rooted in the purpose drives purchase category philosophy.
The Category Insights Manager is the strategic representative to the Molson Coors Chain team, customer and relevant distributor partners for all category management processes and expertise. This position addresses complex business opportunities by leveraging the Space Lab, Retail Revenue Management, Category Solutions, multiple data sources tools and analytics, shopper insights and an understanding of the beverage categories and retail/macro environment.
This position reports to the Director of Category Insights.

Requirements

• You are an authentic leader. You value and respect differences and believe everyone’s unique differences is the key to collaboration and a winning team culture
• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing or other relevant field OR equivalent experience
• You have 5+ years of experience working with retail chain accounts, category management, and cross-functional teams
• You have the ability and willingness to travel regularly within the assigned market or territory to support business needs, as well as occasional meetings, trainings, and events outside the assigned territory.
• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities. You act with appropriate urgency to various market events and trends that require a quick turnaround in plans and strategy
• You are confident and competent. You are diplomatic, professional and exercise great judgment in developing and maintaining excellent business relationships within the business
• You are serious about results and take pride in a proven track record in delivering.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of talented colleagues, building their capabilities and seeking continuous improvement by supporting their growth and development through career discussions, clear expectations, and consistent one on one conversations
• Incorporate Plan effectively by building and maintaining annual and periodic category customer plans and lead those plans across the organization
• Work collaboratively with Chain sales team to understand customer priorities and opportunities via discovery
• Sell-in Molson Coors joint business plan to the customer by partnering with appropriate verticals in buying office and retail operations
• Drive alignment across stakeholders and resources to ensure flawless execution of the plan across various omnichannel merchandising efforts including assortment, merchandising, prices, promotion and space.

Benefits

• Flexible work programs that support work life balance
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan options with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities
• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are
• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level