Category Development Manager (Wine Jobs: Management & Administration)

  Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

  Woodinville, Washington

Position will contribute to the development of Category Management infrastructure for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates with the objective of becoming the industry leader in providing category management driven solutions to meet the needs of our retail partners. Position will have specific responsibilities aligned with top markets and top accounts.

Essential Functions:
•  Contribute to the development of the near and long-term implementation plan for the SMWE category management system.
•  Participate in a collaborative cross-functional work environment to develop category management resources and guidelines for the premium wine category, both generally and retailer specific.
•  Work closely with distributor and key retail trade partners to test and implement category management principles at retail.
•  Utilize financial and marketplace analysis in conjunction with consumer and shopper based insights to develop fact based selling resources for the Field Sales Force.
•  Ability to quickly manipulate and summarize data in order to bring insights that are meaningful, actionable, timely, and aligned with top account objectives.
•  Detail oriented
•  Consistently demonstrate objectivity when reporting findings

Non-Essential Functions:
•  Strong presentation skills
•  Able to function professionally under pressure situations
•  Passion for customer service

Working Conditions:
Primarily working in an office environment

Physical Requirements:
Extended periods of computer and phone work

Qualifications:
•  Bachelor’s degree preferred. Major in Business or Marketing-related field 
•  Prior experience in the Category Management field
•  Continental travel, up to 35% of the time
•  Strong communication skills
•  Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
•  Ability to interpret and manipulate large and varied data sets
•  Technical skill set to include: space planning applications (JDA/Apollo), relational database design and integration, ability and experience with various analytic/information based software applications (Nielsen/IRI/Retailer POS data)
•  History of responsible use of alcohol and other appropriate conduct, as well as fitness to be licensed, permitted, and/or certified by state and/or local regulatory bodies.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or other legally protected characteristics.

How To Apply

Ste Michelle Wine Estates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected] or 425-488-1133.

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