Associate Manager, Category Leadership - Kroger

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Associate Manager, Category Leadership - Kroger Category supports Air Care and Home Storage categories on the Kroger account team, partnering closely with the sales team. In this role, you will focus on influencing the retailer using the principles of category management, shopper & category macro trends, and various industry and propriety research studies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides category & retailer specific solutions and recommendations based on key learnings and insights generated through analysis and research from a broad range of sources

  • Completes retailer category reviews utilizing category analysis, shopper insights and analytic tools.

• Analyzes data from sources such as syndicated scan and panel data, loyalty card data, retailer point-of-sale data, and space planning software

  • Completes category analyses on assortment, retail pricing, and trade promotions

• Supports and guides Kroger in their go-to-market strategies that incorporate shopper insights and market trends

• Works with the internal Shopper Insights & Center of Excellence teams, Category Managers, and Albertsons category managers to develop category learning plans

• Supports and provides recommendations to the Sales Team on the category landscape and how that effects SCJ products and position

• Turns category and shopper insights into actionable recommendations via Storytelling

• Utilizes category and aisle expertise to provide shelf merchandising and item placement recommendations

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5+ years of relevant business experience OR advanced degree and a minimum of 3+ years of relevant business experience

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Knowledge and application of basic financial measures and business math

• Full knowledge and understanding of the category management process

• Ability to develop fact-based business plans and to provide strategic input

• Ability to develop, deliver and execute an objective fact-based presentation through storytelling

• Skilled in use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Complete understanding of syndicated scan and panel data

• Complete understanding and familiarity of retailer point of sale data

• Ability to develop internal and external relationships

• Willingness to travel to meet customer and business needs

• Capability to discover new tools and learn quickly how to use them with customers

Leadership Skills

• Strong presentation skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required for building internal and external relationships and working on a high-performance team

• Ability to bring a story out of large amounts of data that is impactful to the retailer

• Proactive and committed to delivering results in a fast paced, demanding work environment by fostering a sense of urgency, energy, ownership, and a curiosity to search for opportunities

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 25% travel max

• Full-time onsite role in Kroger office, Cincinnati, Ohio

• Remote work is available once per week for eligible employees.

• This role is not eligible for domestic relocation.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more. 

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