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Anheuser-Busch

Category Leadership Director - West Region

Los Angeles, CA

Budweiser. Bud Light. Stella Artois. Michelob ULTRA. That's right, over 100 of America's most loved brands, to be exact. But there's so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we're looking for people like you to join our shared dream of bringing people together for a better world. Are you up for the Challenge?

  • Serve as primary lead for the development of best of class account category plans, best practice applications and tools
  • Develop and guide best of class information based selling recommendations and presentations to assist with solving critical business issues
  • Interact with CM's, CSM, and retail accounts to deliver category and space management best practice capabilities, analysis, insights, solutions
  • Lead the strategic and tactical development of leading edge best of class Category/Space Management processes for the company. Application by class of trade and facilitated intra company knowledge and expertise around category management principals and thinking
  • Manage day to day activities of direct reports and their project work
  • Work with vendor personnel to define scope of data needed for analysis
  • Manage department budgets, training, SME initiatives
  • Increase value of CM and view of ABI CM practices within the industry and among retail partners

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Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in business/marketing
  • Previous experience with consumer packed goods sales, marketing, or syndicated research
  • Understanding of DSD, 3-tier system, and a strong knowledge of the retail environment
  • Strong analytical skills with all types of data, presenting to retail customers, and computer proficiency
  • Strong background in category management tools, processes, and business consulting
  • Understanding of shopper research and insights, familiarity with syndicated data, software, and measures
  • Excellent follow-up, communication, presentation, and leadership skills


Anheuser-Busch is here for the times that matter. The moments where we celebrate, defy challenges, dream of the brighter future we are building today- and all the moments in between. We are a company that brings people together for richer conversations, sweeter celebrations and stronger communities.

Challenge Accepted! Apply Today!

  • Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
  • Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
  • Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
  • Free Beer!

As the leading global brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev is committed to finding innovative ways to continually improve. It's this kind of thinking that creates a unique work environment by rewarding talent, celebrating diversity, and encouraging forward thinking. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job ID: Anheuser-21009806
Employment Type: Other