Associate Manager, Shopper Insights: Albertsons
Mondelez International, Boston, MA, United States
Category Advisor – Albertsons
The Category Advisor – Albertsons role will act as a strategic advisor and subject‑matter expert for the Warehouse categories (Bars, Candy, and Cough). This role is responsible for providing deep category insights, developing strategic recommendations, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to drive growth and market share for our total Warehouse portfolio.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with buyer and sales team to develop best‑in‑class category development strategies based on qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Develop actionable recommendations and plans to accelerate the growth of the Bars, Candy, and Cough categories, focusing on category and brand trends, assortment, shelving, promotional efficiencies, price elasticities, and shopper behaviors to increase basket spend and total sales.
Create and analyze planograms to evaluate space‑to‑sales and provide merchandising recommendations.
Continuously optimize the business by analyzing data, tracking performance, developing category reviews, and applying learnings while utilizing diverse data sources—including internal customer data, syndicated data, shopper insights, and market research—to address current business challenges, define trends, and identify new growth opportunities.
Be an active contributor to joint business planning processes.
Build and enhance reporting dashboards to drive strategic business decisions, streamline data mining processes, and accelerate insights delivery.
Manage recurring data reporting and develop key insights by analyzing business performance, promotional activities, and competitive dynamics.
Serve as the category thought‑leader and advisor for customers and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
Understanding of category management practices and best‑in‑class ways of working with retailers and internal corporate teams.
Consistent track record of success in creative thinking, project management, functional/technical skills, decision quality, problem solving, and business acumen.
Strong analytical and presentation skills (written and verbal) with the ability to analyze and interpret complex data from multiple sources and turn insights into actionable business strategies and compelling category stories.
Experience conducting ad‑hoc analyses to answer diverse business questions and support strategic decision‑making including participating in joint business planning.
Proven track record in persuading, negotiating, and aligning key customers and business stakeholders in a highly matrixed organization, with strong project management skill set.
Strong knowledge and use of market segmentation models.
Bachelor’s degree is required.
2–5 years of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry in category management or related fields with a proven track record of translating raw data into actionable recommendations and compelling store insights.
Advanced software skills relevant to shopper research and category management functions (NielsenIQ, IRI/Circana, Spectra, Numerator panel data, retailer data systems, JDA/Apollo/ShelfIQ, and Microsoft Office).
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to travel less than 25%.
Additional Preferred Ingredients
Bachelor’s degree is required.
Experience and knowledge in translating raw data into actionable recommendations and compelling store insights.
Technical expertise with advanced software relevant to shopper research and category management.
Strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
Proven track record in influencing, negotiating, and aligning key stakeholders.
Strong market segmentation modeling knowledge.
Salary and Benefits The base salary range for this position is $97,300 to $133,815; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with potential for overachievement based on performance and company results.
Benefits include health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education‑related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some benefits have eligibility requirements, many are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
Business Unit Summary Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847‑943‑5460 for assistance.
Job Type
Regular
Insights
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847‑943‑5460 for assistance.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with buyer and sales team to develop best‑in‑class category development strategies based on qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Develop actionable recommendations and plans to accelerate the growth of the Bars, Candy, and Cough categories, focusing on category and brand trends, assortment, shelving, promotional efficiencies, price elasticities, and shopper behaviors to increase basket spend and total sales.
Create and analyze planograms to evaluate space‑to‑sales and provide merchandising recommendations.
Continuously optimize the business by analyzing data, tracking performance, developing category reviews, and applying learnings while utilizing diverse data sources—including internal customer data, syndicated data, shopper insights, and market research—to address current business challenges, define trends, and identify new growth opportunities.
Be an active contributor to joint business planning processes.
Build and enhance reporting dashboards to drive strategic business decisions, streamline data mining processes, and accelerate insights delivery.
Manage recurring data reporting and develop key insights by analyzing business performance, promotional activities, and competitive dynamics.
Serve as the category thought‑leader and advisor for customers and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
Understanding of category management practices and best‑in‑class ways of working with retailers and internal corporate teams.
Consistent track record of success in creative thinking, project management, functional/technical skills, decision quality, problem solving, and business acumen.
Strong analytical and presentation skills (written and verbal) with the ability to analyze and interpret complex data from multiple sources and turn insights into actionable business strategies and compelling category stories.
Experience conducting ad‑hoc analyses to answer diverse business questions and support strategic decision‑making including participating in joint business planning.
Proven track record in persuading, negotiating, and aligning key customers and business stakeholders in a highly matrixed organization, with strong project management skill set.
Strong knowledge and use of market segmentation models.
Bachelor’s degree is required.
2–5 years of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry in category management or related fields with a proven track record of translating raw data into actionable recommendations and compelling store insights.
Advanced software skills relevant to shopper research and category management functions (NielsenIQ, IRI/Circana, Spectra, Numerator panel data, retailer data systems, JDA/Apollo/ShelfIQ, and Microsoft Office).
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to travel less than 25%.
Additional Preferred Ingredients
Bachelor’s degree is required.
Experience and knowledge in translating raw data into actionable recommendations and compelling store insights.
Technical expertise with advanced software relevant to shopper research and category management.
Strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
Proven track record in influencing, negotiating, and aligning key stakeholders.
Strong market segmentation modeling knowledge.
Salary and Benefits The base salary range for this position is $97,300 to $133,815; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with potential for overachievement based on performance and company results.
Benefits include health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education‑related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some benefits have eligibility requirements, many are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
Business Unit Summary Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847‑943‑5460 for assistance.
Job Type
Regular
Insights
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847‑943‑5460 for assistance.
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