Senior Director, Category - Walmart
Anheuser-Busch
Rogers, AR
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Rogers, AR
POSTED
2 days ago
SALRY: $160,000- $190,000, bonus and long-term incentive eligible
COMPANY:
We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
ROLE SUMMARY:
We are seeking a strategic, data-driven, and collaborative Senior Director Category ofWalmart to lead and elevate the performance of our Beer and Hard Beverages categories. This role is responsible for developing and executing best-in-class category strategies, translating insights into action, and partnering closely with Walmart to accelerate growth. This is a high-impact leadership role with a large team that requires strong analytical acumen, commercial savviness, technical competence, ability to build and enhance relationships, and a deep understanding of the alcohol category landscape, and ability to articulate data into stories which lead to action.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Leverage best-in-class category strategies, translating insights into action, and partnering closely withWalmartto accelerate growth.
+ Develop strong and impactful retailer relationships by acting asstrongthought leader.
+ Develop compelling, customer-facing category stories and merchandising strategies tailoredto Walmart across store typesto drive growth.
+ Define and execute strategy to increase efficiency in our processes& speed to market with insights and mod execution all byleveragingtechnology
+ Oversee the synthesis of syndicated data (e.g., Nielsen,Circana, Numerator, Luminate), shopper research, and POS insights into actionable recommendations
+ Monitor category performance and competitive activity to proactively adapt strategies and informWalmart and ABleadership on emerging trends
+ Create and present executive-level reports and dashboards summarizing category health, growth drivers, and strategic initiatives
+ Coach and develop a high-performing Category team, fostering a culture of excellence
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Bachelor’s degree; emphasis in business, economics, or marketing related fields - highly preferred.
+ 10+yearsexperience, preferably in consumer-packaged goods
+ Previouscategory management experiencerequired
+ Ability to understand and develop strategic direction and plans to drive results
+ Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and engage a high-performing team
+ Strong interpersonal communications skills, both verbal and written
+ Demonstrated ability to build andmaintainrelationships with employees, retailers, and all external partners
+ Excellent project and time management skills
+ Very well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to work well in a fast-paced environment simultaneously juggling multiple projects, deliverables, and deadlines
+ Strong familiarity with panel and syndicated data, software, and measures (e.g.,Circana, Nielsen,Luminate,etc.)
WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.
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 matchingcontribution
+ Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company ofowners
+ Free Beer!
WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:
Anheuser-Busch is here for the times that matter. The moments where we celebrate, defy challenges, dream of the brighter future we are building today– and all the moments in between. We are a company that brings people together for richer conversations, sweeter celebrations and stronger communities.
As the leading global brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev is committed to finding innovative ways to continually improve. It's this kind of thinking that creates a unique work environment by rewarding talent and encouraging forward thinking. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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