Overview

The Senior Category Management Associate is responsible for developing and leading implementation of category management plans and programs with assigned business unit. This includes analyzing brand trends, creating shelf schematics, and implementing resets for key customers. Additionally, this role supports sales teams with key analytics and schematic recommendations that drive Company and Supplier goals.

Salary and Benefit Statement:

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience.

Salary Range: $46,200- $57,750+ $4,800 annual car allowance

This position is eligible for health care benefits, life insurance, time off benefits, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and present shelf schematics to key independent and chain accounts

2. Analyze brand trends, channel demographics, scan data and Nielsen data

3. Lead execution of store resets with key independent and chain accounts

4. Assist on sales calls for new and existing accounts for the purpose of shelf schematic proposals and market analysis

5. Prepare marketing and selling tools following data analysis

6. Attending educational training events for Sales and Category Management to stay abreast of changes

7. Assist with New Brand Introductions and Placement Suggestion

8. Assist with sales activation and market coverage where needed

9. Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Category Management

• Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software

• Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills

• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines

• Analytic and Reporting skills

• Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to remain in a stationary position at times; communicate, and operate a computer and telephone

• Occasional carrying, overhead reaching, and lifting of 45-60 pounds to perform various duties

• Occasional squatting or bending to perform various duties

• Occasional Climb Stairs

Competencies:

• Accountable for results which impact the department.

• Selects best option from a set of defined procedures/ solutions using common sense and experience of similar situations.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.

EEO Statement

Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is availableHere (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) , if you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call (708) 298-3536 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Category

Sales/Trade

Location US-MN-Minneapolis

ID 2025-29061

Type Regular Full-Time

Category Sales/Trade