Manager, Category – Large Format

Anheuser-Busch

Category Space Manager for a leading American beer company, analyzing market data and advising retailers on strategies to grow the Beer category. Collaborating with internal teams and presenting insights to stakeholders.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $106,400 - $126,350 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Apollo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build strong relationship with retailer as trusted Category advisor across all areas of the Beer business
Develop impactful category analyses and consumer insights using a range of syndicated and non-syndicated data sources
Synthesize learnings from various sources to create clear and impactful selling stories in a visually appealing manner using PowerPoint
Effectively educate internal teammates and external customers on growth opportunities through clear and impactful communications
Partner with Sales team to engage external retailer buying team in defined territories with goal of identifying opportunities to grow the Beer category
Use space planning software to effectively merchandise the beer department according to category and retailer strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong passion for the Beer industry
Bachelor’s degree highly preferred
Moderate to Advanced proficiency utilizing Microsoft Excel to manipulate and organize data
Moderate to Advanced proficiency utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint to organize and visualize the story line for presentations
Ability to understand information, develop insights and identify opportunities when analyzing large data sets
Ability to translate findings and recommendations into a concise and effective selling story
Ability to confidently present insights, opportunities and recommendations to internal or external stakeholders in a persuasive manner
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications: Category Management or Sales experience in consumer packaged goods industry
Strong familiarity with syndicated data, software, and measures (Circana, Nielsen, etc.)
Strong familiarity with shopper panel information data, software and measures (Circana, Nielsen, Numerator, Retailer Loyalty data, etc.)
Shelf management and planogram creation experience (JDA, Apollo, etc.) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
Free Beer!

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data AnalysisConsumer Insights DevelopmentSpace PlanningPlanogram CreationSales Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationPersuasive Presentation Skills