Category Manager Job in Bloomington, Minnesota US
Category Manager
ASM was formed in 1987 in Southern California. In 1997, over a three-year period, 21 Tier I companies throughout North America joined Advantage and by April 2000, ASM's goal of becoming the leading sales and marketing agency serving the consumer packaged goods industry was achieved. Today, ASM is the number-one sales and marketing agency in the industry with revenue exceeding $900 million. Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC (ASM) is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. ASM services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today. Job Purpose The Category Manager is responsible for providing the integration of syndicated information into graphical presentations and/or category management business reviews across functions within the assigned marketing area. Job Responsibilities 1. Data Collection and Proficiency in Applicable Software Application Tools 2. Data Analysis, Interpretation, and Application 3. Clear, Concise, Creative, and Persuasive Presentation Development 4. Presentation Delivery: maintain good eye contact, use clear and concise speech, project a professional appearance, and field questions appropriately 5. Project Management: able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines This role may be dedicated to one Client or may be responsible for category management at the division level with multiple Clients. This person may supervise category analysts.