Category Management Associate

Job Description

About Cargill

Cargill is a global, family-owned company with a purpose to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. They provide essential products like food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products that touch billions of lives daily. Operating in 70 countries with 160,000 colleagues, Cargill connects farmers with markets and customers with ingredients to make meals people love.

Job Description: Category Management Associate

This position supports the Category Management and Decision Support team at Cargill. The Associate will be responsible for:

• Database management: Maintaining and organizing data within Cargill’s systems.
• Data extracts and analysis: Pulling and analyzing data to identify trends and patterns.
• Generating insights and recommendations: Using data analysis to provide strategic recommendations to internal and external customers.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Apply theoretical job knowledge to sell directly to customers.
• Participate in training and development programs.
• Create and deliver sales bids, proposals, presentations, and product demonstrations.
• Identify and contact potential customers to build relationships and generate sales.
• Independently handle sophisticated clerical, administrative, technical, and customer support issues.
• Build reports and participate in projects as assigned.

This is a hybrid role, based in Rogers, Arkansas.

Requirements

• Right to work in the U.S.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program (graduation between December 2024 and May 2025).
• Experience with data management, analysis, and reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to relocate to Rogers, AR.
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
• Advanced skills in database, spreadsheet, and presentation software (Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint).