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Serving as the lead category consultant to Walgreens, you will transform complex point of sale and syndicated data into compelling commercial stories, optimize space planning and 5P execution, and directly shape how consumers experience our oral care portfolio on the shelf.\nYour Day to Day and The Future\nData Driven Storytelling & Category Reviews: Translate complex consumer, shopper, and point of sale insights into compelling narratives that power world class category reviews and drive retail growth.\n\n5P Execution & Strategic Planning: Align brand and category goals with account priorities to own, track, and scorecard 5P activity execution across product placement, pricing, and promotion.\n\nPlanogram & Space Management: Utilize shelf management software to design customer planograms, ensure fair share of shelf alignment, and optimize placement for new product launches.\n\nPromotional Post Analysis: Conduct rigorous post campaign evaluations to measure promotional effectiveness, identify market gaps, and refine commercial strategies.\n\nCollaborative Account Partnership: Build high trust consultative relationships with external retail buyers while championing brand objectives across internal cross functional teams.\n\nTechnical Analytics Mastery: Leverage syndicated and point of sale data platforms (Nielsen, Circana, Numerator Insights, Spectra) to deliver actionable recommendations and continuously elevate category performance.\n\nYou’ll need to have\nBachelor's degree.\n\n4+ years of professional experience in consumer product goods sales, category management, or related commercial marketing roles.\n\n4+ years of hands on experience analyzing syndicated data platforms.\n\nDemonstrated experience using industry syndicated data tools including Nielsen, Circana, Numerator Insights, Spectra, or retail Point of Sale systems.\n\nEven better if you have\nDirect experience managing retail category strategy within major national retail accounts.\n\nProven track record translating complex shopper data into actionable story driven category recommendations.\n\nProficiency with planogram software tools such as JDA.\n\nCompensation and Benefits\nSalary Range $96,800.00 - $137,000.00 USD\nPay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.\nBenefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.\nOur Commitment to Inclusion\nOur journey begins with our people-developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. 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