Category Leadership Advisor

@ Lactalis Heritage Dairy Inc

Overview

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose at Lactalis Heritage Dairy Inc. At Lactalis in the USA, we offer a supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive. We are the world leader in dairy with award-winning products and a house of beloved brands.

About the Role

The Category Leadership Advisor is a customer-facing role supporting the National Accounts Area sales team by developing and presenting category strategies to ensure optimal in-store product placement and focus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze syndicated data (Circana, Symphony, etc.) for business recommendations.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with Customer Category Managers.
• Conduct assortment assessments and create planograms.
• Integrate consumer, shopper, and retailer insights to drive strategies.
• Develop customer-specific selling stories for key initiatives.
• Lead broader space initiatives across aisles and stores.
• Partner with Customer Business Leads on new item presentations.
• Train customer teams on sales information and analytic tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2+ years in the consumer packaged goods industry.
• Strong analytic and problem solving skills.
• Experience with syndicated data and panel data.
• Proficiency with space management software and Microsoft Office.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Benefits

At Lactalis, you will enjoy a comprehensive Total Rewards Program including insurance support, retirement contributions, Paid Time Off from day one, and professional development opportunities.

Key skills/competency

Category Strategy, Analytics, Planograms, Data Interpretation, Relationship Building, Presentation, Training, Retail Insights, Space Management, Communication