Category Manager - Walmart Inc.

Beam Suntory is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Rooted in two centuries of family heritage, Beam Suntory has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Beam Suntory is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

Beam Suntory currently has the following position open in Arkansas, United States.

Category Manager - Walmart Inc.  

Mission

Beam Suntory currently has the following position open in the Northwest Arkansas area: Category Manager – Walmart Inc. (Walmart and Sam’s Club)

Role Mission

• This non-advisory position is a part of Beam Suntory’s Customer Solutions organization within National Accounts, with heavy focus on analytics and insights
• The Category Manager will work closely with Beam Suntory’s sales team across both Walmart and Sam’s Club by providing support in the following areas:
  • Analytics – lead reporting and diagnostics for consumption trends across Beam Suntory’s Portfolio, Retailers performance, and the competitive landscape; proactively identify business issues and opportunities
  • Insights – source relevant insights to support sales initiatives leveraging a variety of industry resources and internal custom research studies; able to understand trends and relate back to Spirits Category, turning insights into action
  • Category – monitor pricing and merchandising execution and effectiveness, evaluate assortment for distribution opportunities, and deliver recommendations based on category guidance
• Present business results, insights, and category perspectives during key internal and customer meetings up to VP Level, to help shape category strategy and drive growth

This is a great opportunity because...

• Opportunity to join the second largest Distilled Spirits supplier in the U.S. and the third largest globally, with Jim Beam being the #1 in Bourbon in the world
• Beam Suntory is made up of 4,800 employees worldwide with offices, distilleries, and sales organizations around the world; the company’s vast portfolio of brands sells in more than 200 countries
• Walmart Inc. is the world’s largest retailer, currently selling Spirits in approximately 1,800 outlets across both Walmart and Sam’s Club; combined annual POS ~ $100M with favorable business trends year over year
• Beam Suntory is committed to playing a significant role in helping Walmart Inc. achieve their growth ambitions within the Spirits Category
• The Category Manager will play an integral role by developing best in class reporting tools, providing robust analytical summaries and guidance, and leveraging industry publications and research to highlight key trends impacting Adult Beverage, particularly Spirits

Desired Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance or related field
• Minimum 3 years of CPG experience across Business Analytics, Channel/Shopper Insights, Category Development, and/or Sales Account Management
• Exceptional technical, analytical, problem solving, data visualization, and communication skills
• Self-starter with ability to identify, create, and lead projects

Desired qualifications:

• National/Chain Account headquarters contact experience desired; Walmart or Sam’s Club experience preferred
• Advanced computer skills required, specifically in Excel; experience with Tableau or other data visualization software desired
• Highly skilled in developing reporting tools that are user friendly, easy to update, and illustrate strong data visualization
• Knowledge of Retail Link/MADRID and ACNielsen or similar syndicated data platform ideal
• Experience in Spirits, Wine, or Beer preferred, but not required
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Beam Suntory is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, sexual orientation or veteran status.  We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws.