Associate Category Manager - Walmart

Job ID: 11648 

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

Job Summary:

The Associate Category Manager will act as Walmart’s category expert by providing best in class category and shopper insights and actionable go-to-market recommendations. This individual will be responsible for analyzing various data sources, identifying business insights, and recommending solutions that drive profitable category growth.

In this non-NDA position, the Associate Category Manager will work closely with the Walmart merchant team and Newell sales team to develop and grow total category sales by leveraging syndicated data, shopper and consumer insights, category, and industry trends. The Associate Category Manager works as a strategic thought leader, imparting knowledge of the category and shopper to drive profitable business results.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the subject matter expert for Walmart and the assigned category, providing thought leadership and guidance to both internal stakeholders and external customer partners.
• Leverage syndicated and shopper data to inform decision-making and identify growth opportunities
• Generate weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reporting to provide actionable insights that drive profitable category growth.
• Influence joint business planning by leveraging business drivers and cross-functional learnings (Category Development, Consumer Insight, Sales Planning, etc.).
• Develop assortment, shelving, and merchandising recommendations to support the Walmart line review process.
• Monitor omnichannel trends and shopper behaviors (e.g., site-to-store, store-to-site) to identify new opportunities.
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations to internal leadership and Walmart stakeholders (e.g., business reviews, line reviews, deep dives, etc.).

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred (emphasis in business/marketing or related field)
• 2+ years of experience working with a leading consumer goods company (Category Management, Shopper Insights or related position) 
• 1-2 years experience in category management on national retailer preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of category management philosophies, tools and processes and proven record of success 
• Ability to build strong sustainable working relationships with the customer, and cross-functionally within Newell (Sales, Brand and Insights)
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with syndicated data metrics and software (e.g., Circana (NPD/IRI), Nielsen, Numerator) 
• Experience analyzing retailer data (Scintilla experience required)
• Strategic thinking, self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with aggressive deadlines 
• Proven ability to analyze and identify insights from a combination of data sources 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong project management, follow-up, organizational, communication and presentation skills

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.