Category Insights & Merchandising Lead

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

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.