The J.M. Smucker Co.

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Your Opportunity as the Associate Lead, Category Leadership – Dollar This role is responsible for creating customer-specific category management deliverables for both our Sales team and Customer Category Buyers, with emphasis on actionable category and shopper insights. Key responsibilities include customer development, retail execution, insight activation, and cross-functional collaboration. This position requires both data and business savvy, as well as effective communication and problem-solving skills. Location: Nashville, TN or Orrville, OH Work 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: Execute Category Management Principles Assist in the development and activation of customer specific Category Growth Drivers Identify opportunities and develop solutions for item distribution, promotion, pricing, and shelf placement Lead category reviews and presents insights & recommendations to customer Understand the competitive marketplace in which Smucker and customers operate Communicate insights and learning both internally and externally to a wide variety of audiences Collaborate with Sales & Category Leadership teams to demonstrate Smucker Thought Leadership at retail Serve as consultative and objective resource for Smucker and customer teams Actively participate in retailer calls Provide Internal Business Support Build effective working relationships to achieve shared goals and objectives Actively lead or support key internal projects (i.e., team training initiatives, enterprise-wide sales reporting, etc.) Act as liaison back to the Smucker HQ Category Leadership team Assist with customer business analytics Activate Customer Business Plans Proactively identifies business opportunities utilizing available data sources and deliver recommendations to team Provide input into customer long-term business strategy and planning to help meet objectives 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. What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree 3+ years of experience in Consumer Packaged Goods industry or related field (i.e. broker or retailer) Proficiency in syndicated data such as Nielsen, Circana, as well as planogram software Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Excellent organization and communication skills Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple projects Ability to travel up to 20% Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role (not required): Experience in a customer-facing role, building relationships with customers 1010 Data knowledge/experience Learn more about working at Smucker: Helping our Employees Thrive Delivering on Our Purpose Our Continued Commitment to Ensuring a Workplace for All Follow us on LinkedIn® #LI-Hybrid We are a community of passionate, talented professionals committed to making food people and pets love while supporting all those who count on our business. We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual, promote their development and growth and ensure effective collaboration and continued productivity to drive the success of our organization. You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work and become your best professional self. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker. Inspired by our unique culture, we are determined to support every employee holistically by meeting their physical, emotional and financial needs through: Our Total Rewards benefits Continuous opportunities to learn, grow and develop Our continued progress to become an inclusive and diverse organization. We are taking meaningful steps to enhance the inclusivity of our workplace and the diversity of our organization. Learn more We believe success is driving business growth while also helping those associated with our Company thrive. Learn more The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.