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Associate Category Manager

Associate Category Manager

Sazerac CompanyDallas, TX, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Category Manager - Military

Reporting to the Sr. Category Manager, the Category Manager - Military will lead data-driven initiatives that uncover growth opportunities and improve performance across multiple retail partners, with a focus on the Military channel. This role will be critical in transforming syndicated and customer-specific data into meaningful insights that influence sales strategy, promotional planning, and retail execution. The Category Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams in sales, category management, and marketing, delivering insights that move the business forward.

Location : This is a fully remote role and may be based in Dallas, Texas.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Demonstrate the ability to synthesize & leverage multiple data points / insights (shopper, consumer, category, product) to create retail strategies on Assortment, Merchandising and Shelving that unlock growth.
  • Analyze syndicated and customer data (Nielsen, Circana, retailer systems) to identify opportunities within key retail and Military channels.
  • Partner with category managers and Military account teams to build data-backed recommendations and business reviews.
  • Create dashboards and data visualizations (Power BI, Tableau) to track KPIs and identify trends
  • Monitor Competitive Launches and their impact on business.
  • Build reporting for Space to sales analysis across customers.
  • Work on updating POS data reporting on monthly and quarterly basis.
  • Prep, cleanse, and integrate multiple data sources for a complete analysis.
  • Develop reports and tools that improve the use of data across the organization.
  • Stay current on Military channel dynamics, trends, and compliance requirements.
  • Manage ad-hoc analytics projects and support reporting automation to improve operational efficiency.

Qualifications / Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of analytical experience in consumer goods, retail, or other relevant industry experience
  • Minimum of 1 year of retailer / customer facing experience
  • Ability to quickly learn new systems / processes
  • Exceptional organization, prioritization, & project management skills
  • Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent critical thinking skills, initiative, attention to detail and creativity
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to partner across remote teams
  • Demonstrate the ability to work as a team as well as self-directed
  • General curiosity and willingness to adopt / learn new approaches to analyzing data
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
  • Expert level Excel with experience using tools such as VLOOKUP, Index Match, Advanced conditional formatting, Pivot Tables / charts and reporting, Macros and VBA, and Data simulations.
  • Proficiency in data visualization and dashboard creation (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent)
  • Skilled in building reporting in POS data Circana (IRI) or Nielsen, Retail Link, Madrid and demonstrated success in delivering productivity.
  • Willingness to travel 10 -15%
  • Ability to work remote
  • A valid driver's license
  • Preferred :

  • Working knowledge of JDA / Space Planning tools
  • Experience in Alcohol Beverage Industry or CPG overall
  • Familiarity with Military channel (DeCA, AAFES, NEXCOM, etc.)
  • Culture and Benefits :

    A career at Sazerac offers you the opportunity to reach your full potential as part of a creative, decisive, high-performance team. Sazerac values the needs and wants of our team members and offers inclusive benefits to attract and retain the best talent. Our culture is built upon the values of hard work, diligence and personal responsibility.

    Sazerac Team Members enjoy :

  • Competitive Pay
  • Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • Family Coverage : Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.
  • 401(k) Plan : Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
  • Flexible Time Away : Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
  • Mental Health and Wellness : Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
  • Educational Support : Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
  • Fun Extras : Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
  • Training and Development : Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Benefits, salary range, and programs may vary by role or location. For roles within our commercial team - the Salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance, annual bonus, fuel or cell phone reimbursement. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

    Min : USD $89,000.00 / Yr.

    Max : USD $134,000.00 / Yr.

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