Associate Category Manager, Central & West Grocery

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Associate Category Manager, Central & West Grocery! We're a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role - it always comes back to this: we're a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all - and we've been making our own way ever since.Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is currently looking for an Associate Manager, Category Management to support our Central and West Coast Grocery business located in work-from-home office in major metroplex, preferably Cincinnati, Minneapolis, Chicago, Nashville, Denver, Dallas, or Phoenix.This position is part of the Category Management division of the USA Sales Department. This Associate Manager should be highly skilled in the use of analytical tools, combining disparate pieces of data and insights into a holistic story, and can operate in a highly effective manner with both internal and external partners.A Day in the Life...Provide category management support to Ocean Spray's business for the Grocery channel, including weekly / monthly sales & category reporting, trend analysis, item ranking reporting, category review & reset process, shopper panel reporting metrics, and special analysis.Highly proficient and efficient in advanced Excel reporting & Power Point skills a must. Experience with retailer loyalty card data knowledge (i.e. EYC, Stratum, 8451, etc.) is preferred.JDA experience or space planning software experience is preferred.Create business reviews and weekly / monthly reports on retailer trends, market trends, category trends, consumer insights, shopper insights, and innovation.Partner with Ocean Spray sales team by developing insights and presentations directed toward generating increased sales and communicating insights. Must be able to create effective data visualizations to clearly communicate relevant facts and insights.Utilize multiple data sources to develop comprehensive recommendations spanning across product, placement, price, and promotion.Evaluate assortment opportunities, performing space to sales analyses, recommending best in class shelving strategies based on shopper and shelving research.Approach projects with confidence; apply creativity and project management skills through ideation and development.Use your category expertise, intellect, emotional intelligence, and pro-active communication skills to effectively partner with key stakeholders to drive category growth.What We Are Looking For:3+ years Category Management experience, Food & Beverage preferredExpertise with IRI/Nielsen POS are a must; experience with IRI Shopper Sights preferred.Highly proficient and efficient in advanced Excel reporting & Power Point skills a must.Experience with retailer loyalty card data knowledge (i.e. EYC, Stratum, 8451, etc.) is preferred.JDA or space planning software experience preferred.Strong analytic skills with a high attention to detail.Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret dataAbility to sell an idea persuasively and collaborate with othersMust be knowledgeable in gathering and interpreting syndicated data, as well as consumer & shopper insights to create recommendations.Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both verbally and writtenIdeal candidate will be highly motivated, intellectually curious, a strategic thinker, possess strong analytical skills, and works well cross-functionallyEducation:Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)Work Experience:At least 3 Years of ExperienceBenefits:Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs

Health, Dental, and Vision insuranceHealth savings accountFlexible spending accountLife and accident insuranceEmployee assistance programTelehealth servicesFertility benefitsTransgender benefits1:1 health coaching and more

401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-endShort-Term Incentive/Performance bonusesFlexible scheduling optionsVacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)Holiday pay for 12 holidaysCareer development and growth opportunitiesTuition/Education assistance programsAccess to LinkedIn LearningScholarship programs for children of employeesParental leaveBright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc.Adoption assistanceBereavement leaveUp to $300 fitness reimbursementUp to $300 massage reimbursementEmployee appreciation eventsEmployee discountsCharitable givingWho We Are:You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:G

rower Mindset

- We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.Sustainable

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esults

- Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.I

ntegrity Above All

- We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other.Inclusive

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eamwork

- We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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