Hormel Foods

SENIOR CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT ANALYST – PUBLIX - RETAIL SALES (ORLANDO, FL)

Hormel Foods Corporation

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

About Hormel Foods — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized on Fast Company’s list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, received a perfect score of 100 on the 2023–24 Corporate Equality Index and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has responsibility for the Publix account, all categories we play in excluding Fresh Pork/Turkey.

• Develop and present an annual category perspective, analyzing business issues and providing insights on assortment, shelf presentation, pricing, promotion, merchandising, eCommerce, digital, and marketing.
• Collaborate with Sales, NCSM and Marketing to integrate category-based perspectives into business decisions.
• Perform periodic assortment analysis using Nielsen ASO, relevant customer loyalty data, and Circana to optimize SKU performance and distribution.
• Develop, update, and communicate best-in-class shelving strategies.
• Provide periodic reports on market share, sales changes, pricing, assortment optimization, strategic shelving, shopper metrics, pricing, and promotion optimization.
• Utilize any relevant customer-specific eCommerce data to generate insights on online sales and customer engagement where applicable.
• Conduct ad-hoc reporting to address market and product issues with actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with the Sales Strategy Team to provide insights during the development of the annual volume and trade plan.
• Support the sales team by identifying pain points and developing strategies for category representation.
• Provide leadership and training to less experienced Category Analysts, sharing knowledge and best practices in Excel, Circana POS/Panel, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year of sales/marketing/analytics experience.
• Pattern of initiative.
• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of complex projects.
• Well-developed interpersonal, organizational skills and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to present to and negotiate with the customer.
• Proficient in working with Circana data.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
• Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Preferred

• Strong knowledge of Assortment and Shelving Strategy including proficiency in Nielsen ASO.
• Strong analytical and data visualization skills (e.g., Circana, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and business stories.
• Demonstrated curiosity and initiative in uncovering growth opportunities through data.

LOCATION: Orlando, FL

A comprehensive relocation package to the Orlando, FL area will be offered, if required.

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for the Senior Category Development Analyst - Publix role is between $81,175 - $113,650 per year, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.

BENEFITS: Other components of Hormel Foods' total compensation package include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, company car, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid time off, free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 10% of the time

For immediate consideration, apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.