Category Manager (Small Format)

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to develop insights-based analysis /projects with recommendations focused on strategies and objectives
• Experience using technical software: Circana (IRI), Nielsen, 84.51, Market 6, or Stratum
• Participate in the category review process working with other cross-functional teams to provide complete category management solutions
• Independently develop and maintain client-specific reporting that measures performance against strategies and objectives
• Work closely and often with assigned clients and business managers by setting up regular meetings to become a trusted advisor
• Build solid sales presentations using syndicated, panel, basket, shopper, and other sources of data that provide solutions and recommendations to address business issues
• Maintain connectivity with clients to ensure understanding of KPIs, innovation, and other important information

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma/GED, Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• Category Management Certification (preferred)
• Related work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements: Advanced proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, and advanced macros. Knowledge of Power BI would be a strong asset.
• Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools
• Identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions
• Effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools
• Communicates clearly and effectively while understanding and adapting to the audience
• Independently manage project plans and assume responsibility for tracking, communication and timing
• Recognize problems and issues and identify the information needed to diagnose
• Drive to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders
• Provide input as needed to keep priorities on track

About the Role

This role is #Hybrid on the East Coast, working onsite 3 days per week. As an integral part of the team, you will create category-centric selling stories, provide analytical support to answer business questions, or understand the impact of category management-driven decisions on the business, and own the relationship. You will also manage multiple requests, projects, and reporting routines by taking a proactive approach to thought leadership with the client.

Requirements

Education Requirements: High School Diploma/GED, Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Work Experience Requirements: 3+ years related work experience

Skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements: Advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, and advanced macros. Knowledge of Power BI would be a strong asset.

Benefits

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.

Pay

$72,600.00 - $900,000.00/year

Schedule

Full-time