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Customer Category Manager/Advisor

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Job ID:14535
Date:2012-05-26
Location:Fayetteville, US-AR
State:Arkansas
Degree:Not Specified

Salary/Compensation:: 0-0

Job Types:: Category Manager

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Position Summary:

Primarily responsible for team, customer, market and consumer analytics and insights. Activities include the development of actionable consumer and shopper category insights that apply to assigned Customer(s) and/or markets. Contribute analysis and insights in the development and building of the tactical elements of the Category Leadership Programs (CLP). Interface with the Customer at presentations and reviews in support of the team. Analyze customer scorecards and assist the team in scenario planning by providing category management and industry insights. Key internal interfaces are primarily with the Customer Teams, (will also include external interface with key contacts within in the customer) Customer Marketing, and Pricing, Category Management, and Selling Strategies organizations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Support customer modular process by providing key insights by region, complete analysis of marketplace, and execution of modular prototypes as agreed upon with buyer.

Develop recommendations with Customer Team(s) and Customer Marketing to provide insights and analysis to help drive consistent sales recommendations on space management (e.g., assortment) and pricing.

Responsible for customization, reporting and analysis of category information for assigned Customer(s).

Interface with customer in support of consumer and shopper insight application.

Responsible for collecting and analyzing confidential category data, and providing customer with objective recommendations for space, assortment and shelving.

Develop Customer Category Reviews/Business Reviews with the support of various team members.

Advanced proficiency with Retail Link, space management software, syndicated data (e.g., IRI, Nielsen, Spectra, Panel, etc.).

Bachelor's Degree required.

1-3 years relevant CPG experience to include some combination of: Category Management, Customer/Trade Marketing, and/or Account Management

Each and every day, Sara Lee (NYSE: SLE) delights millions of consumers and customers around the world. The company has one of the world's best-loved and leading portfolios with its innovative and trusted food and beverage brands, including Ball Park, Douwe Egberts, Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean, Sara Lee and Senseo. Collectively, our brands generate nearly $9 billion in annual net sales from continuing operations. Sara Lee has approximately 20,000 employees in its continuing operations worldwide. Please visit www.saralee.com for the latest news and in-depth information about Sara Lee and its brands.

At Sara Lee, we believe that careers are as unique as individuals. That's why we offer employment opportunities that give you ownership of your career. With the resources of a global corporation and direct responsibility to make it happen, you can be confident that you'll always be able to perform your best and be recognized for it. At Sara Lee, the difference is you.

The Sara Lee compensation program is designed to provide you with comprehensive, flexible benefits that enable you to select those features that best fit your needs. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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