Hormel Foods
Bella Vista, AR
CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT ANALYST – RETAIL SALES (ROGERS, AR) HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time. ABOUT HORMEL FOODS Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy ® , SPAM ® , Hormel ® Natural Choice ® , Applegate ® , Wholly ® , Hormel ® Black Label ® , Columbus ® , Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S P 500 Index and the S P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com . RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for space planning and drawing of the modulars for Walmart, which is completed annually. This position will work across multiple categories, executing modular design and updates that support category strategies. This is a Walmart Category Management position which works with other category advisors on the team for the categories we support. This position supports category strategy development and analytics that align with the customer business goals and growth expectations. Provides support in analyzing business issues and developing insights in the areas of modular strategies, assortment, shelving, pricing, and merchandising to drive business results for Walmart. Supports periodic and ad-hoc reporting including tracking reports on topics such as: assortment optimization new items and their volume transfer market share shelving, aisle tests new strategies Pricing and promotions ROM and key competitor performance. Supports competitive and marketplace intelligence, analysis, and reporting activities including share gap reporting, price gap reporting, and market visits that determine competitive retailer strategies and tactics. QUALIFICATIONS: Required Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 1+ year of sales/marketing/sales strategy experience. Pattern of initiative. Strong skills using technical tools such as Excel, Circana, Panel, customer POS, Space Planning (JDA), etc. Proven problem solving and decision-making skills. Well-developed interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills. Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Preferred 3+ years of sales/marketing/sales strategy experience Walmart Category Management Experience, specializing in Scintilla Space Planning Experience LOCATION: Bentonville Sales Office (Rogers, AR) A comprehensive relocation package to the Rogers, AR area will be offered, if required. At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for the Category Development Analyst role is between $71,075 - $99,500 per year , and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location. BENEFITS: Other components of Hormel Foods’ total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid time off, free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 10% of the time For immediate consideration, apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/ Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.