Job Description

Job Title: Category & Shopper Insight AssociateLocation: Toronto, CanadaTerms & Conditions: Full time, International assignment is not available for this role and relocation for local and international candidates is not providedABOUT UNILEVERWith 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our, collaborative, and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centers around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business. We dont believe in the xe2x80x98one size fits all approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own futureJOB PURPOSE:The Customer Business Development Group has an immediate need for a Category & Shopper Insight Associate. Reporting to the Category & Shopper Insight Manager, the successful candidate will support the Category Advisor Team in driving best practice category management initiatives. This position is located at the Ontario Head Office, Toronto, OntarioSpecific accountabilities for this position include:

• Responsible for developing and delivering weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual category reporting to the Unilever Category Advisor & Retailer Category Manager in order to understand trends and opportunities
• Providing analytics on ad-hoc requests, supporting Category Advisor in bringing forward insights both internally and externally
• Assisting Category Advisors with planogram reporting (vendor listing and distribution files, markdown analysis, etc)
• Assisting Category Advisors with analytics at store/cluster level to determine optimal assortment including adds/deletes and facing changes
• Assisting with planogram builds for both internal and external requests
• Providing analytics/category diagnostics and identifying trends/insights for internal launch support requests
• Leveraging loyalty and other insight providers to pull together shareable trend and performance analysis for both internal and external requests
• Monitoring performance of changes and conducting post evaluations
• Creating and managing UPC/product library to assist with quick analysis across multiple data sources
• Responsible for monthly coding of Nielsen Unspecifieds
• Identifying process efficiency gaps and developing solutions

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• The successful candidate will possess a university degree with an emphasis in business and/or marketing.
• He/she should exhibit proven interpersonal, analytical, technical and problem solving skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision are key competencies required for the position.
• Experience with customer facing presentations is an asset.
• Previous work experience within Category Insight, Trade Management, Account/Brand Management or Nielsen work experience would be beneficial.
• The successful candidate must have an excellent command of the English language and good oral and written communication skills.

Experiences & Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of computer application packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is required.
• Knowledge of market research including A.C.Nielsen, MarketTrack and Homescan is essential.
• Previous category management at the retail or manufacturer level, as well as Shelf/Space Management software experience are definite assets.
• The successful candidate will possess a valid Ontario drivers license, which is in good standing.

Pay: The pay range for this position is $69,360 to $104,040. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documentsWhat We Can Offer You|Unilever Canada is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, and a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at . Please note: These lines are reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.Unilever Canada est une organisation engagxc3xa9 xc3xa0 la diversitxc3xa9 et xc3xa0 l'inclusion pour stimuler nos rxc3xa9sultats d'affaires et crxc3xa9er un meilleur avenir chaque jour pour nos employxc3xa9s, les consommateurs globaux, les partenaires et les communautxc3xa9s. Nous croyons qu'un effectif diversifixc3xa9e nous permet de faire correspondre nos ambitions de croissance et de stimuler l'inclusion dans l'entreprise. Tous les candidats qualifixc3xa9s recevront la considxc3xa9ration pour un emploi sans xc3xa9gard xc3xa0 la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identitxc3xa9 ou l'expression de genre, l'xc3xa2ge, l'origine nationale ou ethnique, l'xc3xa9tat matrimonial, la situation familiale, l'invaliditxc3xa9, les caractxc3xa9ristiques gxc3xa9nxc3xa9tique, et une condamnation pour laquelle un pardon a xc3xa9txc3xa9 accordxc3xa9e.Si vous xc3xaates une personne handicapxc3xa9e qui a besoin d'aide xc3xa0 tout moment au cours de notre processus de recrutement, veuillez communiquer avec nous au . Veuillez noter: ces lignes sont rxc3xa9servxc3xa9es aux personnes handicapxc3xa9es ayant besoin d'aide et ne sont pas un moyen d'enquxc3xaater sur les postes.