Key Characteristics
- Rarely Satisfied – Has a burning desire to win that drives them to get better every day and to push others to do the same
- Progress Over Perfection – Makes quick, daily progress and continuously adapts to achieve results rather than requiring perfect planning
- Details Make the Difference – Strives to fully understand the situation, opportunity, or problem, learning what might be below the surface as to get ahead of it
- Winning is a Team Sport – Collaborates with many cross-functional colleagues to collectively win, understanding and appreciating that differences exist between cultures around the globe as it relates to attitudes, values, perceptions, preferences, and behaviors
- Communicates for Impact – Communicates effectively, honestly, and directly with others, even those in other parts of the world
- Operates with a spirit of continuous inquiry; open to challenges and different paths forward
- Nimble, agile, and resourceful; turns challenges into opportunities
- Enjoys the freedom to learn and grow in a passionate environment
- Builds partnerships, both internal and external facing, with customer service mindset
Responsibilities
- Deliver actionable reporting that enables the category to win, highlighting what the data means in a succinct manner, and then making recommendations to improve performance
- Serve as the category expert internally, generating and presenting actionable insights on pricing, promotional impacts, positioning, competitive landscape, and market needs to develop comprehensive strategies
- Manage delivery of daily, weekly, monthly deliverables reporting on the health of the business
- Identify category gaps/opportunities, craft sales stories with strategic recommendations that differentiate Shark from competitors, helping to increase distribution, space, and displays
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- relevant work experience within category management or sales analysis
- Experience working for consumer goods company preferred
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and detail oriented, ensuring deadlines are met
- Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to present and calibrate on critical challenges to internal and external partners
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience pulling and analyzing syndicated data (IRI, Nielsen, NPD, GFK, etc)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $102,892.00 - $115,092.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 10 years
- 11+ years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Category management: 1 year (Preferred)
- Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
- Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Needham, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road