Category Development Manager, Walmart
Reckitt
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Sales
Our Sales teams help to deliver Reckitt's purpose by building shared success with our customers, making access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment possible in-stores and online.
Within Sales, we're focused on achieving outperformance across all of our channels, operating in highly competitive categories. This focus results in a dynamic, fast paced environment where cross functional teams are encouraged to collaborate to achieve success.
We have around 10,000 sales people across the world, within market roles and ranging in areas like Field Sales, Key Accounts, Trade Marketing and Category Development.
About the role
The Category Growth Manager plays a vital role in driving category growth within specific subsets of Business Unit categories, under the direction of the Director of Category Growth Management for the Business Unit. This individual will collaborate closely with the Director and cross-functional teams to execute category growth plans, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize the category product assortment, placement, pricing, and promotion strategies both online and offline.
Your responsibilities
In summary, you'll:
1. Assist in the development and execution of category growth plans for designated subsets of categories within the regional Business Unit (BU), in alignment with overall business objectives.
2. Work closely with the Director and other team members to formulate category management strategies focused on merchandising, assortment optimization, placement, pricing, and promotional initiatives.
3. Conduct thorough analysis of shopper, consumer, retailer, syndicated, and loyalty data to contribute to actionable category plans.
4. Support in the preparation and delivery of detailed category reviews, incorporating relevant data insights to drive informed decision-making.
5. Collaborate with internal teams including sales, strategy, shopper marketing, and insights to ensure cohesive execution of category initiatives.
6. Maintain accurate tracking and reporting mechanisms to monitor progress against goals and identify opportunities for incremental growth within assigned categories.
7. Assist in presenting strategic insights and recommendations in various forums, including customer meetings and internal discussions.
8. Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally, to drive collaboration and alignment on category growth initiatives.
9. Stay updated on market trends, competitor strategies, and industry best practices to inform and refine category strategies.
10. Contribute actively to the continuous improvement of category management processes and best practices.
The experience we're looking for
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in category management, trade marketing, analytics, or related roles within the consumer-packaged goods industry.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, with experience using syndicated and panel data sources.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data insights into actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Familiarity with retail merchandising principles and trends is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
The skills for success
Trade Marketing, Field sales; Field sales management, Ecommerce, Analysing sales and Ecommerce data, Leadership skills, Consumer Insights; Shopper Insights; Customer Insights; Category Analysis, Collaboration and partnership skills; Influencing, Consultative Selling, Customer strategy; Channel strategy, Sales strategy development, Perform product planning, Business acumen; financial acumen, commercial accumen, Sales negotiation, P&L Management, Strategy Execution, Operational Excellence.
What we offer
With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.
We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.
US salary ranges
USD $130,000.00 - $196,000.00
US pay transparency
The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year.
Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick, and Company recognized holidays; a 401(K) plan; generous paid parental leave; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; product discounts; and much more!
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
Equality
We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
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