Senior Category Development Analyst - Retail Sales - ...

SENIOR CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT ANALYST u2013 RETAIL SALES u2013 MEIJER (GRAND RAPIDS, MI/CHICAGO, IL) 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 u2014 _Inspired People. Inspired Food.u2122_ Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands includePlantersu00ae, _Skippy_ _u00ae_ , _SPAM_ u00ae , _Hormel_ _u00ae_ __ _Natural Choice_ _u00ae_ _, Applegate_ _u00ae_ _, Wholly_ _u00ae_ _, Hormel_ _u00ae_ __ _Black Label_ _u00ae_ _, Columbus_ _u00ae_ , _Jennie-Ou00ae_ 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 Americau2019s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the Worldu2019s Best Companies, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement u2014 _Inspired People. Inspired Food.u2122_ u2014 to bring some of the worldu2019s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit . RESPONSIBILITIES: + Serve as the dedicated Category Development Analyst for Meijer, working directly with the Meijer buying team across supported categories. + Lead category strategy development and deliver advanced analytics aligned with Meijeru2019s business goals and growth expectations. + Execute space planning for competitive categories, ensuring optimal placement and performance. + Analyze business issues and provide actionable insights and recommendations in key areas including: + Planogram strategies + Assortment optimization + Shelving and merchandising + Pricing and promotions + Deliver periodic and ad-hoc reporting, as well as monthly actionable tracking reports that address the u201cso whatu201d and recommended actions. Reports include but are not limited to: + New item performance and volume transfer + Market share trends + Aisle tests and new shelving strategies + Pricing and promotional effectiveness + ROM and competitor performance analysis + Conduct competitive and marketplace intelligence, including share gap and price gap reporting, as well as market visits to assess retailer strategies and tactics. + Develop and leverage category management insights to create business development strategies and tactics that support Hormelu2019s overall brand growth and deepen engagement within Meijeru2019s organization. + Own annual space planning responsibilities, including drawing and delivering planograms for Meijer. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: + Bacheloru2019s degree or equivalent experience. + 1+ year in sales, marketing, or sales strategy. + Demonstrated initiative and proactive approach to problem-solving. + Strong technical skills with tools such as Excel, Circana, Panel data, customer POS systems, and Space Planning software (JDA). + Proven decision-making and analytical skills. + Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, including presentation capabilities. + Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require sponsorship for a work visa. + Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Preferred: + 3+ years of sales, marketing, or sales strategy experience. + Category management experience, particularly with Dunhumby or other customer loyalty data platforms. + Space planning experience. LOCATION: Grand Rapids Sales Office, Grand Rapids MI / Chicago Corporate Office, Chicago IL A comprehensive relocation package to the Grand Rapids, MI / Chicago, IL areas 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 role is between $82,800 - $115,950 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 Foodsu2019 total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, 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: _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:_ _ _Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability._ Requisition ID : 32734Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Created: 2026-02-04