Analyst, Category Development

What you'll love about this job:

• A vibrant and diverse working environment, engaging with colleagues coming from all over the world.
• Strong team culture with regular social events makes this a fun and enjoyable working environment
• Support flexible working arrangements whenever possible

This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.:

Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we're a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Position Summary:

We are currently looking to hire a motivated Category Development Analyst (ANZ) to be based at our office in Sydney working with our team of Category Development Managers. The incumbent will play a vital role in enabling Energizer to win at retail by providing insight-based category and shopper strategies, and solutions based on business trends and category expertise across Australia and New Zealand. He/She will develop insightful and actionable analysis, reports and presentations and participate in the annual internal planning process and for key customers and channels. This is a great position for anyone wanting to grow their career in category, sales or marketing.

Responsibilities:

• Provides key input into major category reviews, making fact-based recommendations on customer and channel product range, space allocation, layout and in-store communication to grow mutual business.
• Demonstrates category thought leadership
• Receives and analyses in depth internal and syndicated data to assess and report on Energizer, competitor and retailer performance in the category.
• Technical expertise in category tools/ programs e.g. IRI Scan, Nielsen, In Home Panel, Quantium Checkout and Space Planning Software.
• Develops an expert understanding of the category status, trends and drivers together with objectives and strategies of key retailers in Australia and New Zealand
• Assists in developing compelling trade stories and argumentation that drives distribution and growth
• Involved in key customer category reviews and presentations, developing skills to support category and shopper expert.
• Supports the development of promotional programs and plans
• Prepares customized reports as necessary to assist in setting and achievement of sales and margin goals by customer or channel
• Conducts post-promotion analysis to report marketing impact on category and brand.
• Provides planogram support for all identified customers
• Support the Australia and New Zealand businesses achieve their sales, category and marketing objectives

What we are looking for:

• Diploma/Degree in Business, Marketing or similar discipline
• Experience working in in consumer goods trade marketing, category management or similar
• Solid understanding of the role of Insights and Analytics in Category Management
• Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong computer skills in spreadsheets, databases and presentation software
• Preferred knowledge and experience of syndicated data and planogram software (JDA)
• Demonstrated competencies in collaboration, teamwork, critical thinking and achieving results in alignment with business goals

Come join us:

Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.