**SENIOR CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT ANALYST – RETAIL SALES – GRAND RAPIDS SALES OFFICE (GRAND RAPIDS, MI)** **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, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include _SKIPPY®_ , _SPAM_ ®, _Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®_ 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 on the “Global 2000 World’s Best Employers” list by Forbes magazine for three straight years, is one of Fortune magazine’s most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s “The 100 Best Corporate Citizens” list for the 12th year in a row, 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 www.hormelfoods.com and http://csr.hormelfoods.com/ . **RESPONSIBILITIES:** This position has responsibility for the Meijer 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 NCSM and Marketing to integrate category-based perspectives into business decisions. + Perform periodic assortment analysis using Nielsen ASO, 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 customer-specific eCommerce data to generate insights on online sales and customer engagement. + 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. + Proficient in working with loyalty card data. **Location:** Grand Rapids, MI A comprehensive relocation package to the Grand Rapids, MI 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 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, company car, 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: 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._** **Requisition ID** : 28047 Hormel 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.