Category Manager, Sr (CPG)

Acosta Group; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Group is seeking a Senior Category Manager with strong analytical skills for a hybrid position in Memphis. The role includes providing high-level support in category management and crafting engaging sales presentations while ensuring collaborative efforts across teams. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and extensive experience in analytical and managerial tasks.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years related work experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Windows and analytical software.
• Experience with syndicated data and/or space management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to develop insights-based analysis/projects.
• Develop and maintain client-specific reporting.
• Build sales presentations and provide recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data mining

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Category Management Certification (preferred)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

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Description

We are \#hiring candidates based in the Eastern or Central time zones , with a \#hybrid work schedule requiring 3 days per week in the office.

You will provide high-level support for implementing Category Management and other related business insights initiatives. As an integral part of the team, you will create category-centric selling stories , offer analytical support to address business questions, and understand the impact of category management-driven decisions on the business.

Additionally, you will manage multiple requests, projects, and reporting routines, 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: IRI, Nielsen, 84.51, Numerator, Market 6 & 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.
• Provide follow-up and summarize results; Submit success stories
• Attend sales calls
  
  
  

Qualifications

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 – 5 years related work experience
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:

• Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, and PowerPoint, Knowledge of Power BI would be a strong asset.
• Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools.Identifies and leverages relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions
• Effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools.
• Communicates clearly and effectively while understanding and adapting to the audience.
• Independently manages project plans and assumes responsibility for tracking, communication, and timing.
• Recognize problems and issues and identify the info needed to diagnose.
• Demonstrate 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.
  
  
  

Physical Abilities

• Seeing
• Color Perception
• Touching
  
  
  

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About Us

Acosta is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey.

Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world.

But it’s not just about what we do – it’s about who we are. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we’re a community of forward-thinking, value-driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers.

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]. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.

Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting.

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Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category: Marketing

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Sales

Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00

Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC

Req ID: 6798

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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