CPG Category Manager – Hybrid Insights & Growth

Acosta; Bloomfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 77,200 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Acosta is looking for a business insights lead hybrid role in New Jersey, collaborating with our client to deliver advanced analytics and actionable recommendations. You will guide cross-functional teams and drive insights that impact sales, margin, and strategy.

The role emphasizes category management, data reporting, and building trusted advisor relationships with clients, with a 3-day in-office schedule and ongoing presentations using Power BI and Excel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years related work experience in marketing analytics or insights.
• Category Management Certification preferred.
• Experience with cross-functional teams and presenting to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex data and provide proactive guidance for product, pricing, promotion, and placement in General Merchandise.
• Lead category reviews through the 3-call process with cross-functional teams.
• Build sales presentations using syndicated and shopper data to address business issues.
• Report KPIs and deliver data insights to scorecards and progress validation.
• Collaborate with clients and managers, scheduling regular meetings as a trusted advisor.
• Summarize results and develop case studies and success stories.

Skills

CPG industry knowledge

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Windows OS

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Job description

Acosta is looking for a business insights lead hybrid role in New Jersey, collaborating with our client to deliver advanced analytics and actionable recommendations. You will guide cross-functional teams and drive insights that impact sales, margin, and strategy.

The role emphasizes category management, data reporting, and building trusted advisor relationships with clients, with a 3-day in-office schedule and ongoing presentations using Power BI and Excel.