Category Insights Manager

Acuity Specialty Products Inc A Subsidiary of Zep Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Specialty Products Inc A Subsidiary of Zep Inc is seeking a Category Insights Manager to join the Zep marketing team in Atlanta, Georgia. The successful candidate will focus on growing customer category through the Zep brand, managing product portfolios, and leading merchandising execution.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in category management, and the ability to work cross-functionally with multiple teams. Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and have 5-7 years of experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• 5‑7+ years of category management experience across multiple categories.
• Ability to budget and forecast effectively.
• Retail CPG marketing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio mapping, product gap analysis, and special planning.
• Develop a strategy for differentiation and competition.
• Analyze product performance to guide assortment planning.

Skills

Consumer focused

Analytical skills

Cross-functional team management

Strong understanding of the 4Ps

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field

MBA

Tools

Circana

Nielsen

Job description

Job Overview

This newly created Category Insights Manager position will be an integral part of the Zep marketing team. The role focuses on growing customer category through the Zep brand by managing different product categories that contribute to profitable sales growth. The Category Insights Manager will develop and execute strategies for the retail business units focusing on various household cleaning categories, serve as the subject matter expert with retail partners, lead planogram and merchandising execution.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio mapping, product gap analysis, and special planning.
• Develop a strategy for differentiation and competition.
• Identify correct assortment for each retailer or channel.
• Analyze product performance to guide assortment planning, rationalization, and lifecycle decisions that improve mix and profitability.
• Automate syndicated reporting, define and implement data‑driven strategies to optimize category sales and market share.
• Use insights (POS data, market research, shopper behavior, etc.) to identify trends, measure performance, inform strategic decisions, and drive category growth initiatives.
• Work cross‑functionally with sales, product, sales ops, finance, procurement, manufacturing and channel/shopper to bring product solutions to market.

Qualifications

• Consumer focused with strong understanding of the 4Ps.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field; MBA considered a plus.
• 5‑7+ years of category management experience across multiple categories.
• Ability to budget and forecast.
• Ability to manage cross‑functional teams and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in problem solving and analytical skills at both strategic and tactical levels.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Experience with Circana and Nielsen.
• Strong time‑management skills and ability to prioritize.
• Retail CPG marketing experience preferred.
• Experience presenting internally and externally, comfortable working with retail customers.
• Entrepreneurial nature.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Zep Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation. Additional protected categories are marital status, ancestry, veteran status or any other distinction outlined in applicable federal, state, and local laws.