Category Mgr Sr Team Leader / SSS47385 Job in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania US
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.
Position Description:
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
Manage the day-to-day activities of associates charged with data insight development.
Provide strategic leadership and direction to the team as they develop insights to be shared with client corporate marketing and brand mgmt groups.
Job Responsibilities
Direct the support of all ASM Clients.
Develop Best Practices for data management and insight development against ASM-Client initiatives and as well as in support of client corporate shopper insight needs.
Manage support of key clients work directly assigned.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience Required
Leading, Coaching, Training individuals
Ability to communicate strategies at multiple levels in a group, verbally and in written format
Project management
Proficiency in shopper data/ Loyalty card metrics
Proficiency in Nielsen/IRI consumption and Panel analytics
Strong Organizational skills
Dunnhumby data management
Other Requirements
Experience with identified customer Go-to-Market Strategies and Systems is Preferred.
Make verbal presentations and provide clear and concise written materials to individuals and groups
Clear understanding of CPG distribution, shelving, merchandising, and pricing drivers
Must perform the job safely and utilize proper safety techniques and use of equipment when appropriate.
Physical Demands
Never
(0% of shift): Kneel, Push, Pull, Work on Unprotected Heights, Operate Mechanical Machinery, Be Exposed to Marked Changes in Temperature and Humidity, Be Exposed to Harmful Fumes and/or Other Pollutants, Use Feet and/or Legs for Repetitive Motion Left Right,
Crawl and/or climb
Occasionally
(up to 33% of time): Walk, Stand, Bend and/or stoop
Frequently
(33-66%): Sit and Use Hands and/or Legs for Repetitive Motion
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.
Are you passionate about Service Excellence, Results, Integrity, Entrepreneurial Focus and Leadership: These are our values at Advantage Sales Marketing LLC. Come learn why "Winning Together" is more than just words on a piece of paper. It is the vision by which we live our mission as an organization: "To create outstanding value for clients and customers through superior sales execution, operational excellence and innovative marketing services."
Advantage Sales Marketing LLC is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, ASM shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
Advantage Sales and Marketing ("ASM" or the "Company"*) is a premier North American sales and marketing agency committed to building brand value for our clients and customers.
The Company's customized sales and marketing solutions include headquarter sales, retail merchandising and marketing services, specializing in client and customer events, publications and assisted-selling services for the grocery, drugstore, club, convenience, natural/specialty, sporting goods, consumer electronics and home center channels.
Today, ASM is the number-one sales and marketing agency in the industry with revenue exceeding $1 billion.
