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Carhartt

Brand Ambassador (PT)

Rogers, AR · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Enthusiastically promote the brand by being an ambassador for Carhartt, while ensure actions are in ... Ownership of one's own development and professional growth. Required Education * There is no ...

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How much do brand development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for brand development in Arkansas is $49,614.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,100.00 and $61,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in brand development?

To thrive in Brand Development, you need strong expertise in marketing strategy, market research, and brand positioning, often supported by a degree in marketing, communications, or business. Familiarity with analytics platforms, creative design tools, and customer relationship management (CRM) systems is typically required. Excellent communication, creativity, and strategic thinking are essential soft skills for building and nurturing impactful brands. These skills and tools are crucial for crafting compelling brand identities, driving engagement, and supporting business growth in competitive markets.

How to get into brand development?

To enter brand development, candidates typically need a background in marketing, communications, or business, along with strong creative and strategic skills. Gaining experience through internships, entry-level marketing roles, or related positions helps build relevant knowledge. Familiarity with branding tools, market research, and consumer behavior enhances prospects in this field.

What is brand development?

Brand development is the process of creating and strengthening a company's brand or image in the market. It involves defining what the brand stands for, how it is perceived by customers, and how it differentiates from competitors. Key activities include developing a brand strategy, designing visual elements like logos and colors, and consistently communicating the brand message across all channels. Effective brand development helps build customer loyalty, trust, and long-term business success.

How does a brand development professional typically collaborate with other departments within a company?

Brand Development professionals work closely with various teams such as marketing, product development, sales, and design to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with overall business goals. Collaboration often involves participating in cross-functional meetings to gather insights, share branding strategies, and coordinate campaigns. This team-oriented approach helps to create a unified brand identity and ensures that all customer touchpoints reflect the brand's values. Open communication and adaptability are key to successful collaboration in this role.

What is the difference between Brand Development vs Brand Manager?

AspectBrand DevelopmentBrand Manager
Primary FocusCreating and establishing brand identity and strategyOverseeing brand execution and managing brand performance
ResponsibilitiesMarket research, brand positioning, brand messagingCampaign management, brand consistency, performance analysis
Required SkillsStrategic thinking, creativity, market analysisProject management, communication, analytics
Work EnvironmentMarketing teams, creative agenciesMarketing departments, cross-functional teams

While both roles focus on the brand, Brand Development is centered on creating and shaping the brand's identity, whereas a Brand Manager handles the ongoing management, execution, and performance of the brand strategy.

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Infographic showing various Brand Development job openings in Arkansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,614 per year, or $23.9 per hour.

Senior Category Development Analyst - Retail Sales - Walmart (Bentonville, AR)

Hormel Foods

Rogers, AR • On-site

$82K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Hormel Foods rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 98 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

178th of 436 rated food and drinks producers

Job description


SENIOR CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT ANALYST - RETAIL SALES - WALMART (BENTONVILLE, AR)
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.
ABOUT HORMEL FOODS
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's Best Companies, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • This is a Walmart Category Management position which is responsible for working directly with the Walmart buying team on the categories we support. This position leads in category strategy development, advanced analytics that align with the customer business goals and growth expectations. This position executes space planning for the categories in which we compete.
  • This position is responsible for analyzing business issues, providing business insights and recommendations in the areas of modular strategies, assortment, shelving, pricing, and merchandising to drive business results for Walmart.
  • Provides periodic and ad-hoc reporting based on issues discovered in the regular reporting that digs deep into markets and products issues with solid recommendations. Monthly delivery of actionable (actionable=answer the so what + action) tracking reports to include but not limited to:
    • assortment optimization
    • new items and their volume transfer
    • market share
    • shelving, aisle tests & new strategies
    • pricing and promotions
    • ROM and key competitor performance.
  • Responsible for competitive and marketplace intelligence, analysis, and reporting. This would include share gap reporting, price gap reporting, and market visits that determine competitive retailer strategies and tactics. Responsible to develop and utilize category management insights, to generate business development strategies and tactics, and help drive Hormel's overall brand development. Responsible for helping develop strategies that will further penetrate the customer's organization.
  • Responsible for space planning, drawing of the modulars for Walmart, which is completed annually.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 1+ years of Sales/Marketing/Sales Strategy experience.
  • Pattern of initiative.
  • Strong skills using technical tools, such as Excel, Circana, Panel, Customer POS, Space Planning (JDA) etc.
  • Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Well-developed interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, and presentation skills.
  • Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require sponsorship for a work visa.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Preferred
  • 3+ years of Sales/Marketing/Sales Strategy experience.
  • Walmart Category Management Experience, specializing in Luminate.
  • Space planning experience.

LOCATION: Bentonville Sales Office, Bentonville AR
A comprehensive relocation package to the Bentonville, AR area may be offered, if required.
At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for the Senior Category Development Analyst role is between $82,800 - $115,925 per year, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.
BENEFITS: Other components of Hormel Foods' total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, paid time off, free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 10% of the time
For immediate consideration, apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers
At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/
Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

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