Category Manager, Club & Walmart

Category Manager Of Club And Walmart

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats, PEBBLES, Grape-Nuts and Malt-O-Meal cereal, and Peter Pan peanut butter, as well as Nutrish, Kibbles 'n Bits and 9Lives dog and cat food. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea : To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com.

Brand : Post Consumer Brands

Recently acquired several iconic pet food brands, venturing into a new market while remaining true to our purpose to provide delicious and accessible food that our consumers love. We're always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio, and right now, we're growing and need passionate, driven individuals with diverse perspectives to help us reach greater heights. That's where you come in. Join a team where your voice is not only heard but valued. Make a real impact on brands enjoyed by millions of people and their pets. At Post Consumer Brands, we take pride in our longstanding legacy of making one of every five breakfast cereals families eat daily. Today, we're just as focused on our future as we expand our grocery business with different shelf-stable foods, including snacks and peanut butter. We are committed to providing accessible and delicious food for families, and we're always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio. As we soar to new heights, we need creative, determined individuals from all walks of life to join our team, where your unique perspective and ideas are acknowledged and valued. Be a part of a company that empowers you to make a difference that's evident on grocery store shelves and families' tables across North America.

Location Description : The Post Consumer Brands sales office in Bentonville is in the heart of the Natural State, Arkansas. Bentonville is also home to the Walmart home office, which this sales team primarily serves. The team prides itself on winning together and working hard to meet goals, while celebrating wins.

Responsibilities : Joining the PCB Category Management Team as the Category Manager of Club and Walmart offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape category strategy for a leading brand in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. This role is pivotal in driving category growth and establishing long-term partnerships with key retailers such as Walmart, Sams Club, Costco and BJs. You'll leverage your expertise in category management to influence major business decisions and drive profitable growth. Our supportive and innovative environment provides ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement. This individual will conduct best-in-class shopper and category analysis using multiple syndicated and custom data sources to generate actionable recommendations across product, pricing, promotion, and placement. Customizing strategy and executing aligned efforts through effective communication and influencewhile meeting retailer goalsis a priority for this position. The ideal candidate will apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to recognize and anticipate issues and opportunities, elevate analyses beyond reporting, and translate insights into strategic retail actions.

Responsibilities and Key Performance Objectives (KPOs) :

• Develop and Execute Category Strategy
• Drive Category Growth through Insights and Recommendations
• Manage Customer Category Review Process
• Align with Sales and CS&E Teams to Maximize Opportunities
• Develop Customized Selling Tools and Stories

Challenges to Overcome in This Role :

Work Environment : This role is based in-office in Bentonville, AR, with a hybrid schedule (typically 3 days in-office and up to 2 days remote per week). Travel to PCB headquarters in Lakeville, MN and retailer headquarters is required as needed. The role involves close collaboration with sales teams, CS&E team members, and key retailers. Our culture is team-oriented, innovative, and supportiveencouraging idea-sharing and initiative. Daily tools include Syndicated Data (Nielsen / IRI, Spectra, Panel Data), Space Planning (JDA), and Microsoft Office Suite.

Growth Opportunities : Achieving the KPOs will position the candidate for career advancement. Success in this role demonstrates strategic thinking, effective execution, and the ability to drive profitable growthmaking the candidate a strong contender for leadership roles in category management, sales strategy, or field sales.

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Qualifications :

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.