Category Insights Manager (CPG)

Acosta; Bloomfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 72,600 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta in New Jersey is seeking a data-driven category management professional for a hybrid role, on-site 3 days per week, supporting a major client. You will create category-centric selling stories, provide analytical support to answer business questions, and own client relationships.

You will manage multiple requests and reporting routines, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver presentations using syndicated data, dashboards and KPIs to drive strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Category Management Certification preferred; related work experience considered.
• 3+ years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to develop insights-based analyses and actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver category management solutions.
• Develop and maintain client-specific reporting to measure performance against strategies.
• Schedule regular client meetings to serve as a trusted advisor.
• Create sales presentations using syndicated and other data sources to address business issues.
• Maintain connectivity with clients to align on KPIs and innovation.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

VB

Macros

Power BI

Data mining

Syndicated data

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Category Management Certification (preferred)

Tools

Circana (IRI)

Nielsen

84.51

Market 6

Stratum

Power BI

Job description

Job Summary

This role is #Hybrid position, working on-site 3 days per week, supporting a major client. As an integral part of the team, you will create category‑centric selling stories, provide analytical support to answer business questions, understand the impact of category‑management‑driven decisions on the business, and own the relationship. You will also manage multiple requests, projects, and reporting routines by taking a proactive approach to thought leadership with the client.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to develop insights‑based analysis/projects with recommendations focused on strategies and objectives.
• Experience using technical software: Circana (IRI), Nielsen, 84.51, Market 6, or Stratum.
• Participate in the category review process working with other cross‑functional teams to provide complete category management solutions.
• Independently develop and maintain client‑specific reporting that measures performance against strategies and objectives.
• Work closely and often with assigned clients and business managers by setting up regular meetings to become a trusted advisor.
• Build solid sales presentations using syndicated, panel, basket, shopper, and other sources of data that provide solutions and recommendations to address business issues.
• Maintain connectivity with clients to ensure understanding of KPIs, innovation, and other important information.

Education Requirements

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

Work Experience Requirements

• 3+ years related work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, and advanced macros; knowledge of Power BI would be a strong asset.
• Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools.
• Identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions.
• Effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools.
• Communicate clearly and effectively while understanding and adapting to the audience.
• Independently manage project plans and assume responsibility for tracking, communication and timing.
• Recognize problems and issues and identify the information needed to diagnose.
• Drive to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders.
• Execute strategic objectives and provide input as needed to keep priorities on track.

Salary

$72,600.00 – $90,000.00 per year.

Job Type

Full time.

EEO Statement and Accommodations

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 [e-mail]. Include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request. Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.