Junior Shopper and Category Manager at Lindt and Sprungli

Key Responsibilities 

• Category analysis, insight and reporting 
• Ongoing analysis and interpretation of key account level and channel level data from retailer systems and market data (Circana, QlikView, Smart Shopper etc) to identify category opportunities 
• Tracking of customer performance vs. KPIs including risks and opportunities 
• Contribute to the Innovation / New Product Development process by analyzing market data and presenting relevant facts / insights that help build compelling selling arguments for, and supports new product launches 
• Provide the business with regular performance updates and insights to drive category growth - create a regular meeting forum for category updates 
• Provide analytical support in the development of category plans and range reviews in other retailers if required 
• Managing and supporting customer category range reviews  
• Identification of retailer performance gaps and opportunities through data analysis 
• Use of insights from data analysis to influence range and distribution, from breadth and depth perspective, as required 
• Application of Lindt category management approach to influence range, space and merchandising – incorporating visits and meetings in the merchandising centre at key times through in-depth understanding of customer ranging process and priorities 
• Work collaboratively with brand and sales team to drive recommendations with customers 
• Work towards achieving Lindt targets within key account around share of space/sales, planogram development, distribution targets etc 
• Implement Category Plans with customers 
• Support the development of category plans with key customer 
• Lead the implementation of category projects in the key customer 
• Use insight and work with Customer Marketing to develop ease of shop planograms, POS and other in-store initiatives 

Requirements 

• Retail/FMCG understanding 
• Skills in Data analysis, data interpretation and data management 
• Able to present Data Insights articulately and to a varied audience 
• Solid Excel skills 
• Must have an understanding of local competitor, customer/key account and broader market insights 
• Excellent analytical abilities 
• Excellent numeracy skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Great attention to detail and highly organized 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines 
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude. 

Qualifications/experience 

• BCom Degree or suitable tertiary qualification 
• Previous experience in an analytical role (FMCG environment preferred) (minimum 1 years) 
• Prerequisites include a working knowledge of external market data software, with preference given to candidates who have mastered the use of Circana (Iri)/Nielsen  
• Knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and PowerPoint)