Category Development Manager, Target - Minneapolis, MN at Abbott Laboratories

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

About Abbott

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and Protality® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Our location in Minneapolis, MN, currently has an opportunity for a Category Development Manager - Target.  Responsibilities include providing advanced analytics, shopper and consumer insights, and category recommendations to internal and external customers.  Candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills, the ability to identify and present recommendations and develop effective and accurate reporting tools.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Best in Class Category Management

• Lead and manage Target Category Captainship; cultivate business relationship with Target key contacts and maintain best-in-class Category Analytics and Insights.
• Identify key business opportunities at a macro and micro level, while providing category management expertise to assist in achieving customer-specific goals.
• Deliver strategic and tactical initiatives aligned with Target business goals and objectives, driving market share and category growth.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with key Target stakeholders as the primary contact.
• Lead end to end Target Transition and Revision POG build process; develop strategic recommendations, using merchandising principals that are aligned with strategic direction and retailer insights.
• Work seamlessly with onsite and offsite teammates to deliver category and shopper trends.

Retailer Support

• Penetrate Target at various levels to build relationships and influence decision making.
• Build Abbott equity and influence retailer as a category knowledge resource.
• Plan and execute activities to develop, present and implement category management initiatives.
• Provide relevant category and shopper insights to drive assortment, distribution, category placement and aisle recommendations.
• Utilize market research and customer insights to drive strategic initiatives with Target.

Analytical Expertise

• Perform comprehensive category reviews, using Target-preferred metrics and industry analysis.
• Maintain and improve category reporting and efficiencies to drive business understanding and insights analysis.
• Lead training for new analytical tools and resources.
• Maintain proficiency in the use of Abbott computer systems, space management software (JDA), Nielsen Workstation, IRI-syndicated data, Numerator, Microsoft programs (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Maintain proficiency in Target’s systems, including POL, VIQ, CKS, and DOMO.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to identify and present recommendations
• Ability to develop effective and accurate reporting tools
• Advanced excel experience

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority (Include for Manufacturing roles only)
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled (Include for Manufacturing roles only)
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $95,000.00 – $190,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.