Category Insights Architect & Training Lead

Acosta; Lewisville (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a Hybrid Senior Insights Analyst to transform category, shopper, syndicated and POS data into actionable recommendations that drive growth. You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced analytics and business insights that influence assortment, pricing, promotion, distribution, and profitability decisions.

You will build executive-ready presentations, tell data-driven stories, and translate analysis into measurable business outcomes while aligning with client

Qualifications

• 3+ years related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze category, shopper, syndicated, POS, retailer and internal data to diagnose performance and provide actionable recommendations across the 4-Ps.
• Translate data into clear stories linking findings to client priorities and retailer strategies.
• Lead category reviews from discovery to delivery with cross-functional partners.
• Build executive-ready presentations and narratives to influence client decisions.
• Identify KPIs driving profit and deliver scorecards, reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with clients, sales teams, category management and internal stakeholders as a trusted advisor.
• Summarize results, create case studies and recap materials demonstrating value of insights-led recommendations.
• Proactively identify performance drivers, gaps, risks and prioritized actions.

Skills

Data storytelling

Cross-functional teamwork

Excel / PowerPoint / Power BI

CPG industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Category Management Certification

Tools

Circana/IRI

NielsenIQ

Retailer portals

Job description

Acosta is seeking a Hybrid Senior Insights Analyst to transform category, shopper, syndicated and POS data into actionable recommendations that drive growth. You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced analytics and business insights that influence assortment, pricing, promotion, distribution, and profitability decisions.

You will build executive-ready presentations, tell data-driven stories, and translate analysis into measurable business outcomes while aligning with client