Category Insights Manager DSD (Mason, OH)

Sara Lee Corporation is a global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, brand-name products for consumers throughout the world. The Corporation has operations in 58 countries and markets branded products in nearly 200 nations. Sara Lee Corporation employs 137,000 people worldwide.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, beverage, household and body care brands, including Ambi Pur, Ball Park, Douwe Egberts, Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean, Kiwi, Sanex, Sara Lee, and Senseo.  Collectively, these brands generate more than $12 billion in annual net sales covering approximately 200 countries.  The Sara Lee community consists of 52,000 employees worldwide.As an integral member of our Sales team, you will: Develop actionable consumer and shopper category insights that apply to assigned Customer(s) and/or markets.  Contribute analysis and insights in the development of and build the tactical elements of the Category Leadership Programs (CLP).  Interface with the Customer at presentations and reviews in support of the PDM/Director/Team Leader.  Update scorecards and assist the PDM/Director/Team Leader in scenario planning by providing category management and industry insights.  Key internal interfaces are primarily with the Customer Team and Customer Marketing.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Responsible for customization and analysis of Category information for assigned Customer(s) Build tactical elements of Category Business Plans. Interface with Customer in support of consumer & shopper insight application. Expert on utilizing and leveraging syndicated data bases, to include Customer-specific data warehouse information and loyalty card analysis Interface with Customer Team(s) and Customer Marketing to provide insights to help drive consistent AE/AM sales recommendations on assortment /efficient assortment Develop recommendations on improved Space Management and perform shelving analytics Develop recommendations on improved pricing, utilizing the Price and Promotion toolsBachelor’s Degree required. 1-3 years relevant CPG experience to include some combination of: Customer/Trade Marketing, Customer Management and/or Category Management 

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