Storck USA, L.P. ยท 2 weeks ago
Director, Category Management & Insights
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $190K/yr
7+ years expStorck USA, L.P. is seeking a Director of Category Management & Insights to drive data-driven strategies and innovative solutions that foster growth for retail partners. This role involves leading a team to deliver category leadership and shopper insights, while supporting Sales and Marketing plans across the Storck portfolio.
Consumer Goods
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the creation of the 'Picture of Success' for Storck brands across channels and customers
Develop insight-driven selling stories to drive category growth
Analyze macro category trends and consumer/shopper behavior to identify risks and opportunities
Build frameworks to measure merchandising effectiveness, assortment, and shelf placement
Support Sales teams in preparing line reviews, business reviews, and planning sessions with retail customers
Partner with Sales leadership to develop and execute Front-End strategy
Monitor customer and class-of-trade performance, making recommendations to improve sales and distribution
Define key category strategies and opportunities, ensuring execution and prioritization across channels and accounts
Track progress of department initiatives and provide regular reporting to executive leadership
Develop and improve upon tools, reporting dashboards, etc. to enable data-driven decision making
Stay current on industry trends, competitive landscape, and evolving shopper behaviors
Present insights, recommendations, and selling stories to executive and cross-functional leadership
Act as an internal subject matter expert on category and insights, sharing knowledge cross-functionally
Support the Sales team through direct engagement with key customers, while building relationships
Fulfill Storck Company Values; Passion, Belonging, and Growth
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strategic thinker with ability to connect insights to business strategies
Ability to summarize data and develop concise reports that support storytelling and translate to sales results
Strong presence with the ability to interact with and influence Senior Leadership
Strong analytical skills with proven ability to manage large, complex data sets
Proficiency in either IRI, or Nielsen data and software
Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point) and other presentation mediums
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Strong teamwork, problem solving, and communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal)
Energetic and action-oriented individual
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field, MBA preferred
7-10+ years of category management or customer/shopper marketing or Sales Strategy / Commercial Strategy experience required, preferably with a CPG/FMCG company
Prior people leadership experience, including multiple direct reports, required
Benefits
6% employer 401(k) plan contribution
Health benefits on day 1 including a 100% employer paid option for medical and dental
Hybrid flexible work schedule including reduced Friday hours all year round
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Monthly wellness stipend
PTO ranging from 35-45 days based on our Company PTO Policies
Paid Sabbaticals ranging from 5-20 days based on tenure
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Company
Storck USA, L.P.
At Storck, everything is about one thing only, and at all times: we create joy.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase