Sr Analyst, Business Intelligence

This position is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days in the office per week.

About the role

You will perform a valuable role in support of the sales team and build a strong partnership with our clients. You will conduct high-quality analysis and synthesis of multi-source data to evaluate item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering through the modular process, while leveraging effective communication and influencing to orchestrate action.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical analysis, insights, and recommendations for category management projects and initiatives utilizing retailer POS and NielsenIQ/Circana (IRI) data sources and reporting tools.
• Participate in the development of category presentations incorporating syndicated data and other sources of data that address business issues.
• Work closely with CPG Category Management and Space Technology teams to ensure quality results are delivered.
• Keep abreast of client’s KPIs, strategies, innovation, and other important information.
• Leverage relationships with clients to understand key retailer deliverables, category strategies, and project timelines.

System tools required: Retailer POS, Circana (IRI)/NielsenIQ. Strong analytics, insights, presentation, and storytelling skills. Category Analyst/Manager Certification is a plus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (related work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement).
• 2+ years of related experience.

Skills

• Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, and advanced macros.
• Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools.
• Clearly and concisely communicate relevant information.
• Identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions.
• Effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools.

About Us

Acosta is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world.

With a team of over 20,000 associates, we’re a community of forward-thinking, value-driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. We understand the importance of work-life balance, and many of our field roles provide flexible scheduling options.

Pay

Salary range: $61,500.00 - $70,000.00 per year.

Position type: Full time