Category Manager, Sr - Remote

Acosta; United States; Remote; USD 82,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a talented Business Insights Analyst to lead analytical solutions that drive sales and profitability. This remote role offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide actionable insights to clients. You will analyze complex data, develop strategic presentations, and guide business decisions based on thorough analysis. Join a dynamic team dedicated to maximizing efficiency and delivering exceptional results in the CPG industry. If you are passionate about data-driven strategies and have a knack for problem-solving, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related work experience in business insights and analytics.
• Proficient in CPG industry tools and data sources.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex data to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Lead category review processes and build compelling sales presentations.

Skills

Data Analysis

Sales Strategy

Communication Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Category Management Certification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

DESCRIPTION

This is a #remote position, open to #anywhere in the United States.

You will lead the business insights partnership between Acosta and our client.

This requires a high-level understanding of the sales drivers that affect clients and customers.

You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced, value-added, and insight-driven analytical solutions that provide actionable insights, business solutions, and profitable recommendations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze complex data and provide thoughtful, proactive guidance and recommendations that address the 4-Ps (product, pricing, promotion, placement).

• Lead and direct the category review process through the 3-call process while engaging with cross-functional teams to provide a complete category management solution.

• Build compelling sales presentations using syndicated, shopper, and other sources of data that provide in-depth analysis and solutions that address current business issues.

• Attend sales calls (virtually or in-person).

• Understand Coca-Cola’s KPIs that drive profit & sales and deliver data reports to scorecards or validate progress.

• Work closely and often with clients and business managers by setting up regular meetings to become a trusted advisor.

• Provide follow-up and summarize results of analysis; create case studies and success stories.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED, Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

• Related work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement

• Category Management Certification Preferred

Work Experience Requirements:

• 3-5 years related work experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:

• Solid working knowledge of the CPG industry (data sources, tools, concepts, etc.).

• Proficient in industry tools utilized in the completion of the work assigned.

• Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications including Excel, PowerPoint, advanced macros, Power BI as needed.

• Demonstrate advanced skill in plan preparation, and delivering effective solutions.

• Extrapolate opportunities to drive results based on analysis of a business challenge or opportunity.

• Communicate clearly and effectively while understanding and adapting to the audience.

• Independently manages and, at times, lead project plans and assumes responsibility for tracking, communication and timing.

• Breakdown larger problems into smaller components and potential resolutions.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, gaining trust and respect, leading to optimal execution of results.

• Execute against strategic objectives by developing tactical plans.

Physical Abilities

• Seeing

• Color Perception

• Touching

ABOUT US

Acosta and Mosaic are the sales and marketing powerhouses behind the most recognized and proven brands with top retailers in the United States and Canada. We offer flexible services that maximize efficiency. Acosta has the talent and technology to build data-, reach- and relationship-driven strategies to execute those strategies, and the tools to monitor, track and optimize metrics-based results for customers and retailers.

Acosta and its subsidiaries, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Acosta may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.

Acosta and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs, to the extent required by law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Mosaic reserves the right to modify all or part of any job descriptions at its discretion in order to meet and or exceed the needs of the business.

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Job Category: Marketing

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Sales

Salary Range: $82,000.00 - $96,000.00

Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC

Req ID: 3769