Job Title: Category Space Manager Job Description Join our dynamic team as a Category Space Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting our retail customers. This position emphasizes developing insights, identifying opportunities, and communicating recommendations to drive future industry growth. We seek a motivated individual who takes ownership of their work and inspires others to strive for excellence. Responsibilities + Build strong relationships with retailers as a trusted category advisor across all areas of the business. + Develop impactful category analyses and consumer insights using various syndicated and non-syndicated data sources. + Synthesize learnings from multiple sources to create clear and impactful selling stories, presented in a visually appealing manner using PowerPoint. + Effectively educate internal teammates and external customers on growth opportunities through clear and impactful communications. + Partner with the Sales team to engage external retailer buying teams in defined territories, with the goal of identifying opportunities to grow the category. + Utilize space planning software to effectively merchandise the beer department according to category and retailer strategy. Essential Skills + Experience in Category Management or Sales within the consumer packaged goods industry. + Moderate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and organization. + Moderate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint for organizing and visualizing presentations. + Familiarity with syndicated data, software, and measures such as IRI, Nielsen, and EYC. + Experience in shelf management and planogram creation using tools like JDA and Apollo. + Ability to understand information, develop insights, and identify opportunities when analyzing large data sets. + Ability to translate findings and recommendations into a concise and effective selling story. + Strong verbal and written communication skills. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Positive attitude. + Self-starter who takes ownership of work and drives results. Work Environment This is a hybrid role requiring office presence on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with remote work on Monday and Friday during normal business hours. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Saint Louis,MO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.