Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
SALARY: $104,800-$117,900
LOCATION: Oklahoma City AB ONE
COMPANY:
Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Category Manager for AB ONE is responsible for leading our efforts to build and implement category strategies for key retail customers across AB ONE markets. In this role, you will work directly with AB ONE Key Account and Shelf Set teams to create localized category strategies; using insights about industry performance and consumer behavior to support local account plans to drive growth for our Retail partners. This role will work cross functionally with our internal and external partners and develop relationships with local customers to align on Joint Business Plan and Category Management objectives around shelf space, assortment, pricing, and promotion opportunities.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and present customized Category Strategies and Joint Business Plan recommendations for key Chain & Independent retail customers, using Industry performance analysis and supporting insights
Derive insights from various syndicated and non-syndicated data sources (IRIS space, Circana, Numerator, Beer Institute, etc.) to identify performance and execution opportunities across AB ONE markets
Provide insights-supported recommendations to key retail customers around Beer Category space allocation, days of supply, SKU assortment and rationalization opportunities
Collaborate with AB ONE Retail and Shelf Space teams on creation of programming sell-in materials and Category management proposals
Generate sales materials for AB ONE commercial teams to use around strategic initiatives and priorities
Support AB ONE local Shelf Set Coordinators with regular training and resources needed to develop productive shelf proposals
Track and monitor AB ONE execution of shelf space objectives, collaborating with AB ONE Divisions to creatively problem-solve where opportunities are identified or goals are not being met.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor's Degree is required, with an emphasis in business preferred.
Category Management experience in consumer goods to retail chain.
Familiarity with space planning technology, syndicated data sources and analytics software, and their capabilities is a plus (JDA, ShelfIQ, Circana, PowerBI, etc.)
Knowledge of retail selling initiatives such as category management and information-based selling
Ability to use large data sets to develop insights, identify and present opportunities and recommendations to stakeholders in an impactful manner
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Advanced computer software proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet)
General knowledge of the beverage industry
General knowledge of beverage wholesaler operations and retail sales execution
WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:
Anheuser-Busch has always dreamed big. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. To reimagine what a beer company can be. And what, together with our people and our partners, Anheuser-Busch can do. Our collective impact is significant. Over the last decade alone, we have contributed more than $400 million to charitable organizations that support our communities, provided over 90 million cans of emergency drinking water, and, together with our wholesaler partners, invested more than $1 billion into responsible drinking initiatives. At the heart of these investments is our shared commitment to community – providing opportunity for our people, lifting our neighbors, and making a meaningful difference in the world. This future is our purpose. A future that everyone can celebrate, and everyone can share in. A future with more cheers.
BENEFITS:
Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
Free Beer!