Senior Manager, Category - Large Format

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: $106,400 - $126,350, 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 looking for a Sr. Category Manager in Chicago, IL with a passion for the Beer Industry. This position will work in a team environment with a focus on developing insights, identifying opportunities and communicating recommendations to lead future industry growth to our internal partners and external retail customers.  Searching for an individual who takes ownership of their work and always pushes themselves and others to reach higher and achieve more. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Build strong relationship with retailer as trusted Category advisor across all areas of the Beer business 

• Develop impactful category analyses and consumer insights using a range of syndicated and non-syndicated data sources 

• Synthesize learnings from various sources to create clear and impactful selling stories in a visually appealing manner using PowerPoint 

• Effectively educate internal teammates and external customers on growth opportunities through clear and impactful communications 

• Partner with Sales team to engage external retailer buying team in defined territories with goal of identifying opportunities to grow the Beer category 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

Required Qualifications: 

• Must be local to Chicago, IL

• Strong passion for the Beer industry 

• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred

• Moderate to Advanced proficiency utilizing Microsoft Excel to manipulate and organize data 

• Moderate to Advanced proficiency utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint to organize and visualize the story line for presentations 

• Ability to understand information, develop insights and identify opportunities when analyzing large data sets 

• Ability to translate findings and recommendations into a concise and effective selling story 

• Ability to confidently present insights, opportunities and recommendations to internal or external stakeholders in a persuasive manner 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Category Management or Sales experience in consumer packaged goods industry 

• Strong familiarity with syndicated data, software, and measures (Circana, Nielsen, etc.) 

• Strong familiarity with shopper panel information data, software and measures (Circana, Nielsen, Numerator, Retailer Loyalty data, etc.) 

• Shelf management and planogram creation experience (JDA, Apollo, etc.) preferred

Desired Traits: 

• Positive Attitude 

• Self-starter who will take ownership of work and drive results 

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail 

• Team-Oriented 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

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 matching contribution

• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners

• Free Beer!