Hybrid Category Manager: Data-Driven Client Growth

Acosta; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 72,600 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Group seeks a data‑driven professional on a hybrid East Coast team to analyze data, build category‑centric selling stories, and provide analytical support. You will own client relationships and manage multiple requests and reporting routines, partnering with cross‑functional teams to deliver category‑management solutions.

The role requires 3+ years of related experience, strong Excel/PowerPoint/VB skills, and familiarity with syndicated data tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Category Management Certification preferred.
• Related work experience can substitute for education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to develop insights-based analyses and projects with recommendations.
• Use Circana (IRI), Nielsen, 84.51, Market 6, or Stratum for analysis.
• Participate in the category review process with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain client-specific reporting measuring performance against strategies.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

VB

Power BI

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Category Management Certification (preferred)

Related work experience substituted for education

Tools

Circana (IRI)

Nielsen

84.51

Market 6

Stratum

Job description

Acosta Group seeks a data‑driven professional on a hybrid East Coast team to analyze data, build category‑centric selling stories, and provide analytical support. You will own client relationships and manage multiple requests and reporting routines, partnering with cross‑functional teams to deliver category‑management solutions.

The role requires 3+ years of related experience, strong Excel/PowerPoint/VB skills, and familiarity with syndicated data tools.