Data-Driven Consumer & Category Insights Lead

Acosta; Urbandale (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a data analytics professional in Urbandale, IA for a hybrid role. You will conduct high-quality analysis and synthesis of multi-source data to evaluate item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering through a modular process.

You will translate insights into actionable recommendations, present reviews to stakeholders, and collaborate with sales, category management, and analytics teams to drive growth using Circana/IRI, NielsenIQ, POS and loyalty data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in category management, insights, analytics, or CPG sales.
• Experience with POS, loyalty, panel, and syndicated data (Circana/IRI, NielsenIQ).
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients and business leaders to develop data-driven growth strategies.
• Analyze POS, loyalty, panel, and syndicated data to uncover customer and category insights.
• Deliver actionable recommendations that drive sales, market share, and category growth.
• Translate consumer, shopper, and category data into clear business opportunities.
• Develop and present customer, category, and business performance reviews.
• Collaborate with sales, category management, and analytics teams to support strategic planning.
• Leverage Circana (IRI), NielsenIQ, loyalty, and POS data to identify trends and opportunities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Circana/IRI

NielsenIQ

POS data

Loyalty data

Job description

Acosta is seeking a data analytics professional in Urbandale, IA for a hybrid role. You will conduct high-quality analysis and synthesis of multi-source data to evaluate item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering through a modular process.

You will translate insights into actionable recommendations, present reviews to stakeholders, and collaborate with sales, category management, and analytics teams to drive growth using Circana/IRI, NielsenIQ, POS and loyalty data.