Hybrid Category Manager: Insights & Growth

Acosta; Rogers (AR); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Group is seeking a category management-focused analyst to drive insights through data and syndicated sources. You will build client-specific reporting and contribute to category reviews while partnering with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes proactive thought leadership, strong presentations, and managing multiple client projects to measure performance against strategies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years related work experience.
• Proficiency with Windows apps incl. Excel, PowerPoint, VB, and macros.
• Knowledge of Power BI would be a strong asset.
• Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools.
• Identify and leverage data to diagnose situations and propose solutions.
• Able to independently manage project plans and track timing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to develop insights-based analysis with actionable recommendations.
• Develop client reports that measure performance against strategies.
• Assist in the category review process with cross-functional teams.
• Build sales presentations using syndicated and panel data to address business issues.
• Maintain regular client meetings to act as a trusted advisor.
• Ensure KPIs are understood and communicated, including innovation insights.
• Communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Category management

Data mining

Project management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Category Management Certification (preferred)

Related work experience may substitute

Tools

Circana (IRI)

Nielsen

84.51

Market 6

Stratum

Job description

Acosta Group is seeking a category management-focused analyst to drive insights through data and syndicated sources. You will build client-specific reporting and contribute to category reviews while partnering with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes proactive thought leadership, strong presentations, and managing multiple client projects to measure performance against strategies.