Category Manager, Sr (CPG)

Hiring For Business Insights Partnership

We are hiring candidates anywhere in the United States, working a hybrid work schedule requiring three days per week in the office. You will lead the business insights partnership between Acosta and our client. Working with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced, value-added, and insight-driven analytical solutions that provide actionable insights, business solutions, and profitable recommendations. With a high-level understanding of the sales drivers that affect clients and customers.

Responsibilities

Analyze complex data and provide thoughtful, proactive guidance and recommendations that address the 4-Ps (product, pricing, promotion, placement). Lead and direct the category review process through the 3-call process while engaging with cross-functional teams to provide a complete category management solution. Build compelling sales presentations using syndicated, shopper, and other sources of data that provide in-depth analysis and solutions that address current business issues. Understand the client's KPIs that drive profit & sales and deliver data reports to scorecards or validate progress. Work closely and often with clients and business managers by setting up regular meetings to become a trusted advisor. Provide follow-up and summarize results of analysis; create case studies and success stories.

Qualifications

Education Requirements :

• High School Diploma / GED, Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• Related work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement
• Category Management Certification Preferred

Work Experience Requirements :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements :

Physical Abilities

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. But it's not just about what we do it's about who we are. 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. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners, and their customers. 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. Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use. Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.