Automotive Category Advisor-NW Arkansas
Yesterday• Houston, TX
Texas, United States of America
Job Family Group:
Sales & Marketing
Worker Type:
Regular
Posting Start Date:
October 20, 2025
Business unit:
Downstream and Renewables
Experience Level:
Experienced Professionals
Job Description:
What's the role
The Shell USA Retail Team is seeking an Automotive Category Advisor (also known internally as the Retail Lubricants Category Advisor), supporting Walmart, responsible for Automotive Category Products. This role will be responsible for providing strategic guidance, Industry and category expertise, developing Point-of-Sale and Plan-O-Gram/Assortment analysis and recommendations. This position will be working directly with buyers, directors, and other customer staff to proactively identify trends and opportunities that support the strategic goals of the customer and Shell. Role involves working with proprietary & confidential customer POS, syndicated data, public information, panel data and custom insights to help support strategic decisions and tactical execution.
This role requires strong analytical capabilities and a learner's mindset, combined with strong communication skills. Prior experience working with Walmart and a solid grasp of retail point-of-sale operations would be beneficial.
Ideal candidate will be based in the Northwest Arkansas region (Bentonville, Fayetteville) to allow for frequent face-to-face interactions with Walmart. Role will be a home-office based position with occasional domestic travel for internal meetings or customer events.
Accountabilities:
- Develop Category Reviews identifying trends impacting the consumer, buying behaviors, impact of micro and macro-economic trends, to provide customer with information needed to determine assortment and grow the category
- Collaborative initiate and coordinate insights projects directly engaging customer and Shell resources to develop and deliver actionable shopper/consumer insights that address customer priorities
- Direct Involvement in the annual account Plan-o-gram (POG) performance review and planning process including performance tracking at the POG, Segment, Item, and store level
- Develop and draw POG recommendations supported with POS analysis, industry data and marketplace knowledge
What you bring
- Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
- Bachelor's Degree in any related discipline is required
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role; category management and retail experience required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products - mastery within Excel, ProSpace or other space planning tools, Power BI and data visualization tools
- Exceptional communication skills that include verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Highly skilled in analytics and building actionable insights based on data
- Experience working with syndicated data sources such as Circana/IRI; familiarity with Luminate preferred
What we offer
The base salary range for this position is $122,000 - $182,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.
For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.
Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell's US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.
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- Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together
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- Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
- Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself
- Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working
- Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase - our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
- Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
- Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply
- Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
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Shell in The United States
Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products. Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy.
We operate in all 50 states, from our Deepwater platforms in the Gulf of America to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US.
We reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales. We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S. - Pennzoil® - made from natural gas.
We are excited to play a key role in the move to net carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come.
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Client-provided location(s): Houston, TX
Job ID: Shell-R191001
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-10-20T19:03:23
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Remote Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Snacks
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
Professional Development
- Internship Program
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Professional Coaching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
Diversity and Inclusion