The Category Management Associate provides insights and recommendations to optimize product distribution, shelving, pricing and promotional mix by analyzing
marketing and customer data. He or She analyzes and assesses category performance to develop or enhance marketing and sales plans and promotions. The Category
Management Associate conducts market specific assessments of competitors, vendors, and customers to support and influence management
Qualifications
- BS Agricultural Business Management, BS Agricultural Economics, BS Agriculture, BS Business Administration, BS Economics, or related degrees
- Competencies:
- Financial analysis
- Inventory control
- Sales and marketing, including merchandising theories and practical application for fresh and meat section in the retail environment
- Working knowledge of the products, consumer needs, buying practices, sales goals, and the retail environment related to the category
- Personal attributes:
- Analytical and detail oriented
- Leadership and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Results oriented
- Strong sense of accountability
- Has sense of urgency
- Resourceful
- Intuitive
