Hybrid Category Manager – Small Format & Insights

Acosta, Inc.; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Group is seeking a category management specialist to create data-driven storytelling and provide analytical support for client decisions. You will manage multiple requests, develop reporting, and act as a trusted advisor to clients, often collaborating across cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes building solid sales presentations from syndicated and panel data sources, maintaining frequent client contact, and driving strategic objectives in a hybrid environment with 3 onsite days

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; bachelor preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; related work experience acceptable.
• Category Management Certification preferred.
• 3+ years related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to develop insights-based analysis /projects with recommendations.
• Use syndicated data and space management tools.
• Participate in the category review process with cross-functional teams.
• Develop client-specific reporting to measure performance against strategies.
• Set up regular meetings with clients to act as a trusted advisor.
• Build sales presentations using syndicated data, panel, basket, shopper sources.
• Maintain connectivity with clients to track KPIs and innovation.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

VB

Power BI

Syndicated data

Data mining

Communication

Project management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Category Management Certification (preferred)

Related work experience accepted

Tools

Circana (IRI)

Nielsen

84.51

Market 6

Stratum

Job description

Acosta Group is seeking a category management specialist to create data-driven storytelling and provide analytical support for client decisions. You will manage multiple requests, develop reporting, and act as a trusted advisor to clients, often collaborating across cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes building solid sales presentations from syndicated and panel data sources, maintaining frequent client contact, and driving strategic objectives in a hybrid environment with 3 onsite days