Champion Petfoods · 1 day ago
Layout Specialist
Louisville, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $95K/yr
2+ years expChampion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food crafter with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. As a Layout Specialist within the Market Strategy & Deployment Team, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing the in-store presentation and shelf layout of our pet food portfolio, collaborating closely with various teams to drive shopper engagement and support category growth.
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Responsibilities
Develop, refine, and implement planograms and shelf layouts for pet food products across multiple retail formats (Independent Specialty Pet, Chain Pet, Farm & Feed, etc)
Analyze shopper behavior, sales data, and market trends to inform layout decisions and optimize product placement
Ensure layouts support category strategies, brand priorities, and promotional initiatives
Work closely with the Senior Category Manager to align layout strategies with overall category and market objectives
Partner with sales teams, retail partners, and merchandising agencies to execute layouts and gather feedback from the field
Liaise with marketing, insights, and supply chain teams to ensure layouts are feasible, compliant, and aligned with brand guidelines
Create detailed planogram documentation and guidelines for internal teams and external partners
Support the rollout of new layouts, including training materials and in-store execution checklists
Monitor and audit in-store implementation to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for improvement
Track and report on the performance of layout changes using sales data, shopper insights, and retail audits
Recommend adjustments based on performance analysis and evolving market dynamics
Stay current with industry best practices and emerging trends in retail layout and visual merchandising
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in planogramming, retail merchandising, or layout design, ideally within FMCG or pet food categories
Proficiency with planogram software (e.g., JDA, Nielsen Spaceman, Apollo, Scorpion) and strong analytical skills
Understanding of shopper behavior, category management, and retail operations
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and external partners
Detail-oriented, creative, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Passion for pets and commitment to delivering exceptional shopper experiences
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Merchandising, Design, or related field preferred
Benefits
401k with company matching
Medical, dental, vision and employee assistance programs to meet your individual or family needs.
In house & online learning & development, as well as an education assistance program.
Free bag of premium pet food each month.
Company
Champion Petfoods
Champion Petfoods is a pet food manufacturer that produces high-protein and nourishing products for dogs and cats.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-11-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Mathieu Granger
Chief Financial Officer
David Singer
Chief Customer Officer North America
Recent News
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