Category Development Manager, Walmart Advisor
Reckitt Benckiser
- Bentonville, AR
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Unbiased thought leadership and go to resource for category insights and analytics.
- Synthesize actionable insights leveraging multiple data sources and tools to generate specific recommendations to drive category growth.
- Develop in-depth analysis utilizing storytelling skills to build a strategic Omni Channel vision with a customized plan to support the retailer's category strategy.
- Partner cross functionally with the Advisorship team to implement Walmart's merchandising vision, modular process and deliver comprehensive KPI reporting.
- Proactively identify marketplace opportunities that lead to category growth.
- Be a self-directed expert that develops and drives initiatives with the support of shopper insights and implements own initiatives from concept to in-store execution.
- 4-year college degree, MBA preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in Walmart Advisorship role
- Expertise in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.), Syndicated Data (Nielsen, Numerator, etc.), primary and secondary research, and Luminate.
- Proven track record of influencing within cross-functional relationships with key decision makers.
- Proven ability to develop strong long-term client/customer relationships.
- Proven analytical skills & ability to successfully integrate different streams of information into sound propositions.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
- Conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical, decision making and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to learn new tools and capabilities to help develop and support initiatives.
- Excellent oral, written communication, and presentation skills
- Highly proactive with strong time management & organizational skills