Category Insights Manager

Job description

Associate Category Management Manager

Background & Purpose of the Job

The Associate Category Development Manager performs a valuable role in building a strong partnership with CVS by developing and implementing insight driven recommendations to grow their respective categories. This position is responsible for leading the development and sharing of Category Management foundations and directives throughout the organization for the assigned category.

Who You Are & What You'll Do

In this role, you will drive Best in Class Category Management principles as well as Consumer and Shopper Insights. You will also provide category expertise and recommendations for your assigned categories. You proactively support your Team Lead and Customer Business Manager(s) on key business opportunities and provide actionable recommendations. You optimize category management tools such as Nielsen and loyalty. You have the key responsibility in developing and employing standardized processes for SKU rationalization and new item projections.

You're a born leader: You seek fresh opportunities, insisting on innovation and never settling for “good enough.” You take pride in delivering work to the highest standards.

You're a strategy guru: You love to think outside the box and imagine new possibilities for the business. You are a visionary, creating strategies to drive business growth and inspiring others along the way.

You love to win, and have fun doing it: You believe in taking the lead in the marketplace versus following. You have a positive attitude about the company's future and a passion for winning.

You're a story teller: You use data to drive actionable insights to illustrate problem-solving and land compelling messages. You craft meaningful stories that resonate with a broad and diverse audience.

You're a changemaker: You know there is always a way we can improve results and you are committed to helping others see those possibilities.

What You'll Need To Succeed

At least 2 years of category management experience with proven ability to analyze information and provide insight driven recommendations. Excellent planning, analytical, communication skills required; Strong PowerPoint, Excel and presentation skills with the experience and working knowledge of category management principles, Nielsen, Shopper/Consumer Insights and CVS ExtraCare loyalty.

What We Can Offer You

Meet the Women of Customer Development | Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach | Life at Unilever | Careers with Purpose | World Class Career Development Programs | Check Out Our Space | Focus On Sustainability

Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business.

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