Category Analytics Trainer & Growth Architect

Acosta; Issaquah (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Group in Issaquah is seeking a strategic insights professional to transform category, shopper, and retailer data into actionable growth recommendations. The role partners with cross-functional teams to deliver analytics that influence assortment, pricing, promotion, distribution, and profitability.

You’ll leverage data storytelling to drive business outcomes and become a trusted advisor to clients. The position requires 3+ years of related experience, a Bachelor’s degree (preferred), and

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of the CPG industry and category management principles
• Experience with syndicated and retailer data sources
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex data to diagnose business performance and provide proactive recommendations across the 4 Ps
• Translate data into concise business stories aligning with client priorities
• Lead category reviews from discovery to recommendation delivery with cross-functional partners
• Build executive-ready presentations and category narratives to influence decisions and outcomes
• Understand client KPIs and deliver scorecards, reporting, and actionable insights
• Collaborate with clients, sales, category management, and internal stakeholders to align insights and execution plans
• Create case studies and recap materials to demonstrate impact of insights-led recommendations
• Identify performance drivers, gaps, risks, and prioritized actions across assortment, pricing, promotion, and placement

Skills

Storytelling

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Category Management Certification

Tools

Circana/IRI

NielsenIQ

Retailer portals

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Acosta Group in Issaquah is seeking a strategic insights professional to transform category, shopper, and retailer data into actionable growth recommendations. The role partners with cross-functional teams to deliver analytics that influence assortment, pricing, promotion, distribution, and profitability.

You’ll leverage data storytelling to drive business outcomes and become a trusted advisor to clients. The position requires 3+ years of related experience, a Bachelor’s degree (preferred), and