Category Advisor

Requisition ID: 33328 

A Career in Beer and Beyond: 

Our purpose at Molson Coors Beverage Company is to brew beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments.  We’ve been brewing iconic brands for over 350 years and are now proud to be offering a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle.   

We are Talent Brewers with our culture rooted in our core Values.  We believe in our brands and our people, and that diversity WITH inclusion is the key to a winning team culture.  We want you to join our team of brand ambassadors who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities.  So, if you get excited about making a real difference as part of a winning team like we do, we want to hear from you.  

In the role of Category Advisor (Category Insight Executive) working in Bentonville, AR, you will be part of the Walmart Category Advisor team.  This is a high performing team in a fast-paced environment.  You will help design consumer, category and space-based solutions in collaboration with your Walmart Merchant.  This is a critical role for Molson Coors that provides our customer an unbiased view of the category.  You will own the relationship and communication with your Merchant.

This position reports to the Category Insights Director.

 The Responsibilities:

• Develop category and merchandising strategies leveraging emerging consumer, shopper and market trends.
• Provide actionable insights and solutions to drive growth in the Beer/Beer Alt category.
• Lead the Beer category modular relay process for your assigned segment alongside your internal team – space field specialist (modular expert) and category analyst.
• Responsible for delivering store level category assortment by leveraging syndicated data resources and assortment planning tools.
• Lead category reviews with your Walmart Beer Merchant.
• Deliver weekly proactive insights to your Merchant and manage ad hoc requests.
• Regular in-market work to evaluate effectiveness of plan implementation as well as identifying opportunities.  
• General performance reporting – track, measure, and communicate results of initiatives.     

The Other Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and storytelling skills using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to simplify and clearly communicate to internal cross functional partners and with Walmart Merchants.
• Deep understanding of Walmart Modular Relay process.
• Experience with syndicated databases such as Circana or NIQ.  Also, you have experience pulling data and leveraging Walmart’s Luminate Shopper Behavior and Channel Performance platforms.
• You love a challenge – you complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities. 
• You build relationships and collaborate to get to the desired outcome.   
• You take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments.   
• You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow.
• You have at least 3 years of experience in category management in the consumer-packaged goods industry.
• You have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Finance, Statistics/Analytics OR other relevant field OR equivalent experience (4+ years) in the consumer-packaged goods industry.

Work Perks that You Need to Know About:

• Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement savings plan with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources 
• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities   
• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are  
• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization  
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities 
• Access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!  

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Molson Coors is committed to an inclusive workplace.  We’re an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail jobs@molsoncoors.com.