Daymon Worldwide

This position will work closely with Daymon’s business managers, marketing managers and product development managers to provide category management support and high-level analytical support to Meijer and to our supplier partners.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Using a combination of internal and syndicated data, analyze Own Brand opportunity gaps across categories and aid in prioritizing these opportunities for both Daymon and Meijer leadership
• Report on Own Brand sales and share performance to leadership
• Track price gaps on key Own Brand items relative to their National Brand targets
• Track whether Own Brand is getting its fair share of ads & price promotions
• Work closely with Daymon Business Managers to support Meijer buying teams in bottom-up financial planning by category before each new fiscal year
• Manage Daymon’s contributions to the customer’s category review process by assisting in high priority category reviews, providing insights into category dynamics, pricing, promotion and shopper behavior
• Co-lead our initiatives on brand and SKU rationalization
• Build relationships with key customer contacts, in particular the Directors and Vice President of Grocery
• Coordinate w/ the Daymon Shopper Insights Manager on projects requiring customer shopper data
• Execute special projects as assigned by supervisor or Meijer leadership
• As needed, develop new models for financial analysis and category management
• This position will be responsible for managing up to 4 direct reports

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 5+ years in category management, preferably in the supermarket industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Powerpoint
• Strong analytical skills:  Ability to gather, manipulate, interpret large amounts of data and present insights to various audiences, as appropriate
• Proven track record of developing new methods for analyzing data
• Experience managing people
• Strong interpersonal savvy and penchant for developing solid relationships with Director/VP-level leaders
• Results focused
• Working knowledge of Nielsen and/or IRI data & applications
• Knowledge of Spectra, MRI, ECRM Marketgate a plus
• Eligible to work in US
• Strong interest in relocation for career advancement after 2-3 years

Experiences

• Outstanding relationship building skills
• Team building, coaching, mentoring, people management skills
• Great knowledge of consumer trends in retail
• Systems knowledge through utilizing a wide range of syndicated and proprietary research tools
• Project management skills
• Influencing without authority

Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Priority Setting
• Informing
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Integrity & Trust
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Business Acumen
• Decision Quality