Category Manager, Beverage - Large Format at Nutrafol

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Functional Beverages, Active Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, Health and WellnessIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in business or analytics
  • 4-5 years’ experience in fact-based selling or CPG Analytics
  • 4+ years with hands-on experience working with IRI, Nielsen, SPINS or other Point-of-sale data
  • Expert/Mastery of Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with JDA/Blue Yonder or equivalent space planning software preferred
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Word, and Power Point
  • Familiarity with CPG metrics (ACV, TPD, Velocity)
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Highly analytical
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Understanding of beverage category management concepts and analysis

Responsibilities

  • Build comprehensive knowledge of the products, attributes, strategies, tactics, and competitive trends in the marketplace for the Energy Drink category
  • Pull and organize data to create impactful analysis from resources such as IRI, Nielsen, Stackline, Numerator and other data assets
  • Build and analyze shelf planograms with JDA/EZ POG and other merchandising software
  • Oversee development and execution of assortment/merchandising optimization, new product introductions, seasonal programs, and pricing/promotional planning/evaluation
  • Act as Key Liaison to manage syndicated data providers and maintain database integrity
  • Use data to derive insights and tell stories; going beyond collecting data or surfacing issues to discovering the insight or solution and taking action
  • Study take-rate, unit lift, share gains and break-even analyses related to varied promotional activity
  • Build reports and present data for internal executive level reviews, sales pitches, and national sales meetings
  • Execute quick turnaround requests from the sales team around information such as brand and SKU performance by market / region / customer
  • Build rapport with key c-store customers and partner to model multi-year account development plans
  • Ability to present clear and concise category updates and information during customer facing meetings
  • Act as a category expert by staying on top of market research, trends, category insights, and competitor performance

Skills

Category Management
Data Analysis
Consumer Insights
Shopper Insights
Competitive Analysis
Fact-based Selling
Space Allocation
Market Trends
Sales Strategy
Energy Drink Category

Nutrafol

Natural supplements for hair growth and health

About Nutrafol

Nutrafol focuses on improving hair health by providing natural supplements aimed at addressing hair thinning and promoting hair growth. Their products are formulated with a blend of vitamins, minerals, and natural ingredients that target the underlying causes of hair loss, such as genetics, stress, diet, and environmental factors. Nutrafol sells these supplements directly to consumers through their website, offering personalized plans developed by naturopathic doctors to meet individual needs. Unlike many competitors, Nutrafol emphasizes a drug-free approach and backs its products with clinical studies to ensure safety and effectiveness. The company's goal is to help individuals achieve visibly thicker and stronger hair through tailored, data-driven solutions.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$34MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Performance Bonus
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Meal Benefits
Phone/Internet Stipend
Professional Development Budget
Pet Insurance
Remote Work Options

Risks

Increased competition from new entrants like Divi could impact Nutrafol's market share.
Nutrafol Skin faces challenges in a saturated acne treatment market.
Partnership with Sephora may lead to competition with established brands in their retail space.

Differentiation

Nutrafol offers a whole-body approach to hair health, unlike many competitors.
The company is backed by over 3,000 physicians, clinics, and stylists in the U.S.
Nutrafol's products are clinically proven, drug-free, and target root causes of hair thinning.

Upsides

Nutrafol's expansion into skin health taps into a large, existing market.
Partnership with Sephora increases Nutrafol's visibility and retail presence.
Growing consumer interest in personalized health solutions aligns with Nutrafol's offerings.

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