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Assistant Manager, Category Leadership

Bedford, NH (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=6+Bedford+Farms+Dr+Bedford+NH+USA+03110-6532)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Looking for a job that can turn into a lifelong career? At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees opportunities to grow. Whether you’re starting fresh or bringing years of experience, we’ll provide the tools and support you need to succeed!

Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands includingGalbani®, Président®, Kraft® Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond®, Parmalat®, Siggi’s®, and Stonyfield Organic®in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe.

We live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity—and we’re building a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, don’t let that stop you from applying! We’re eager to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how you can bring your EXPERTISE to help us make an impact.

From your PASSION to ours

The Assistant Manager, Category Leadership is a customer-facing position that will focus on Tier 2 and regional grocery customers. The role will utilize analytical skills to help develop, present and execute customer-specific category strategies in alignment with the division and customer priorities. This Assistant Manager, Category Leadership will leverage advanced technical skills and data analytics to unearth insights specific to the customer and category that will help drive category and Lactalis growth. With support of the Senior Manager, Category Leadership, this position will also contribute to Lactalis’ strategic assortment recommendations at the category level. The Assistant Manager will report to the Senior Manager, Category Leadership, and will work closely with the broader Customer Account/Field Sales and Sales Strategy teams.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

+ Become a trusted partner and expert for the yogurt category buyer at assigned Tier 2 and regional grocery customers. Contribute to the development of strategic recommendations and lead implementation; collaborate with Customer Account Manager on improvements in selling strategies for assigned customers.

+ Analyze syndicated data (consumer and shopper) from internal, industry and retailer-specific resources to identify key insights that inform strategies and business recommendations to drive category, customer and Lactalis growth.

+ Deliver “category first” insights and influential recommendations to yogurt category buyers; contribute to New Item Meeting and Joint Business Planning presentations at assigned customers.

+ Deliver fully integrated consumer, category, and market insights to guide the customer’s strategic choices and tactical actions while maintaining a proven ability to turn Data into Insights and Insights into Action regarding retailer strategy.

+ Maximize sales by understanding and integrating the division strategies in conjunction with customer-specific strategies. Achieve through collaboration with both external and internal partners to identify mutually beneficial opportunities.

+ Contribute to the incorporation of national category leadership initiatives & insights into customer-facing recommendations.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

+ Associate’s degree or equivalent experience (5 years) is required.

+ Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

+ 3+ years of category management, sales and/or sales data analytics experience.

+ CPG experience strongly preferred.

+ Advanced Excel skills required; must also have strong PowerPoint skills.

+ Proven experience with syndicated data and decision data/tools such as IRI, Nielsen, Spectra, Numerator, Scintilla, HH Panel, SPINs, Symphony, Numerator.

+ Experience with Kroger 8451/Market 6 or Walmart Luminate is a plus.

+ Ability to travel up to 25% monthly.

+ Collaborative team player who works effectively with others across functions and positions, maintaining an open-minded approach and prioritizing team success.

+ Rigorously analyzes data and situations to identify causes/effects and select appropriate information for effective decision-making. Able to translate data into compelling PowerPoint presentations.

+ Strong communication (written & verbal) skills, with the ability to transmit and receive information clearly, consider others' perspectives, and communicate effectively across all organizational levels and departments.

+ Possesses a strong understanding of business and the ability to effectively navigate various business scenarios.

+ Adept at structuring complex problems and developing detailed solutions.

+ Flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, concurrently managing multiple projects, working under pressure, meeting deadlines, and proactively identifying potential roadblocks. Must have a "can-do" attitude.

+ Skilled in analyzing sales data and formulating meaningful insights to create business growth opportunities, including the ability to build data-based recommendations.

+ Excellent analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and strong cross-functional collaboration are essential for success in this position.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.