Manager, Category Advisory - Target

Your Opportunity as the Manager, Category Advisory - Target Join the Category Advisory team supporting Target, where you will be responsible for leading the customer and a team of 2 direct reports to drive category growth  will be responsible for partnering closely with the Target category management team to develop strategies, tactics and writing POGs to execute and deliver category growth.

You will build customer strategies and deliverables, collect, summarize, and present available data and recommended solutions to provide the Target category management team with information necessary to develop the business. This role is a player coach with the opportunity to develop into a strong leader of their team.

Location:

Minneapolis, MNWork Arrangements:
Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires

In this role you will:

Manage, coach and develop a team of 2 direct reports

Track sales trends and insights

Develop and perform weekly sales reporting to deliver to the buyer

Identify key opportunities and risks

Participate in the development of Category strategies based on insights and opportunities

Review category and item-level performance data to provide clear, actionable recommendations on driving the most productive assortment on shelf for new and existing teams

Translates and synthesizes consumer, category and shopper insights into strategic growth stories and initiatives with customized retailer specific application / recommendations

Translates national and channel category trends into retailer specific category opportunities

Influence and build category strategies leveraging account specific shopper and category data and insights to drive growth

Deliver POGs for Transition and Revisions (1x/year transition), 3-4x/year seasonal revisions)
Identify market opportunities leveraging all available tools & resources:

Analyze customer’s business using IRI/Circana, Nielsen and customer’s proprietary data (shopper card, POS).Assist in the development of category reviews that will be leveraged to grow total category sales

Use information from multiple data sources to identify Category opportunities with a multi-channel approach

Develop solutions with respect to product distribution, promotion, pricing, and shelf-placement

Prepare clear and concise presentations to inform customer of business/consumer trends, existing opportunities, and solutions for growth

Participate in the design and drawing of Plan-o-grams using JDA software

Conduct both in-store and online competitive retailer downloads (i.e. comp shops)
Provide seasonal performance analysis and recaps

Assist other functional areas to develop business opportunities

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree5+ years of work experience in Sales Analytics, Category Management, or Shopper Insights Strong background utilizing analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving skills to uncover trends and insights

Experience using POS, Panel, and Retailer Shopper data (ie. Nielsen, IRI/Circana, DOMO, Partners Online, PowerBI / Tableau)
Proficient in JDA Space Planning software and experience building POGsCustomer facing experience working with Target, preferably on an Advisory Demonstrated ability to develop high-quality relationships

Strong cross-functional teamwork orientation

Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to influence decisions

Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple projects

Ability to travel as needed (less than 10%)The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.