Walmart Category Advisor - Garden and Stick Tools

At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday!

Walmart Category Advisor
Fiskars
Bentonville, AR

At Fiskars Group, we stand at the crossroads of tradition and innovation, committed to creating exceptional products that inspire and delight our customers. Our garden business is growing, and we are looking for a Walmart Category Advisor to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial in developing and executing category growth strategies that balance the needs of Fiskars Group's garden business while keeping the shopper at the center of everything we do.

Who Are We?

We’re not just a team; we’re visionaries dedicated to enhancing everyday experiences through our products. Our iconic brands have a rich history, and we continue to evolve by understanding and meeting the needs of our shoppers. As part of our team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our category strategy, ensuring our products are available at every touchpoint in the shopper journey.

The Role: A Blend of Strategy and Execution

As the Walmart Category Advisor, you will:

• Develop and articulate a vision for category growth, setting clear plans and paths to achieve measurable and actionable execution that delivers joint growth.
• Be an expert on category health, shopper behavior, and emerging trends, creating and driving business opportunities based on evolving shopper behaviors.
• Bring omni-channel shopper concepts to life, ensuring products are available across all touchpoints in the shopper journey.
• Influence category and customer strategy proactively, identifying growth opportunities for both the customer and Fiskars Group garden business.
• Lead and influence customer category reviews, managing data effectively, closing knowledge gaps, and aligning the team with category priorities.
• Anticipate future category and market needs, driving innovative solutions.
• Coach, develop, and empower team members, fostering a “Category Mindset” as a competitive advantage.

About You: Our Ideal Teammate

You are a strategic thinker and a proactive leader with a passion for understanding shoppers and driving business impact. You bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, management, finance, accounting, data analytics, or a related field; an MBA is preferred.
• 4-6 years of progressive experience in sales, category management, trade marketing, analytics, or consumer and shopper insights.
• Proven experience leading customer engagements in space and assortment, pricing strategy, trade promotion strategy, and omnichannel solutions, building collaborative partnerships with retail customers.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop a vision and influence at all levels, understanding customer operations and what’s required to win at retail.
• Experience with Luminate & JDA, utilizing these platforms for data analysis and strategic planning to optimize category performance.
• Results orientation with a proven track record of driving business impact.
• A curious, self-starting mindset with a relentless pursuit of understanding “why something happened” rather than just “what happened.”
• A demonstrated passion for insights and their application to drive business.
• Courage to speak up and take an unpopular stance, attacking ambiguity head-on.
• The ability to synthesize varied sources of information into actionable category visions.
• Strong written, verbal, and persuasive communication skills, excelling in both individual and group settings.
• Collaborative skills to work effectively with varied functions and roles to drive results.
• Technical skills in research, experience, and critical thinking.
• A strong understanding of business operations.

Benefits that Support You:

• Summer Hours: We offer the opportunity to leave by noon on Fridays during the summer months. Starting the Friday before Memorial Day and concluding the Friday before Labor Day, this schedule allows you to work more hours earlier in the week, so you can enjoy a well-deserved, extended weekend, guilt-free.
• Competitive Compensation: We believe in fair play and fair pay. Our compensation packages are carefully crafted, aligning with industry standards and influenced by the local market to ensure you receive what you truly deserve.
• Health and Wellness: Your health is our priority, wherever you are. We provide a range of health and wellness programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of our global team, ensuring you have the support you need to stay fit and healthy.
• Professional Development: Grow with us. We are committed to fostering your talent through continuous training, skill development opportunities, and access to learning resources, empowering you to reach new heights in your career.
• Vested Interest: Invest in your future with us. Our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) allows you to become a co-owner of the Fiskars Group, sharing in our collective success and future growth.

Join Us

If you’re ready to blend your strategic skills with our legacy to create beautiful experiences that resonate every day, we would love to hear your story. Apply today and be a part of something truly extraordinary.
 

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Last day of application:

2024-08-23

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At Fiskars Group, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:

Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.

Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us and we want to help you achieve it. We offer well-being focused programs (funds for wellness activities; gym, yoga classes, etc.) and health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision so you can take care of yourself and your loved ones.

Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life. We currently offer hybrid work arrangements where possible.

Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives, and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.

Future Planning: We care about your future. We offer retirement contribution matching providing you with financial security in your post-work years.

Employee Support: Life happens, and we’re here to support you. We currently offer paid sick leave, paid parental leave (for both birthing and non-birthing parent) and employee assistance programs and resources to address local needs, offering confidential counseling, financial guidance, and other valuable support services.

Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.

Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued. We offer bonus incentives, and profit sharing.

Vested Interest: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), you have the opportunity to invest in Fiskars Group and become a proud co-owner, sharing in the success and growth of the company.

Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.

Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.

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Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Our brands include Fiskars, Georg Jensen, Gerber, Iittala, Moomin Arabia, Royal Copenhagen, Waterford, and Wedgwood. Our brands are present in more than 100 countries, and we have close to 450 own stores. We have approximately 7,000 employees and our global net sales in 2023 were EUR 1.1 billion. We are driven by our common purpose: Pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. In 2024, we are celebrating our 375th anniversary. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth.Read more: fiskarsgroup.com

US Legal Disclaimer: Fiskars Group is an equal opportunity employer. We believe diversity in our workforce is essential to a successful business. We condemn any form of racism and discrimination. We support and stand with those who speak out and seek justice. We strive to be a diverse and collaborative environment. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance applying for employment, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. It may take up to one business day for a response.More information about Equal Employment Opportunity can be found here and Pay Transparency can be found here.