Hybrid Insights & Growth Manager (Consumer & Category)

Acosta; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta in Marlborough, MA is seeking a data-driven Analyst to conduct high-quality analysis and synthesis of multi-source data to evaluate item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering through a modular process, while leveraging effective communication and influencing to orchestrate action.

The role collaborates with sales, category management, and analytics teams to deliver actionable recommendations that drive sales, market share, and category growth, using Circana/IRI,

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

Data analysis

Communication & presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Circana/IRI

NielsenIQ

POS data

Job description

Acosta in Marlborough, MA is seeking a data-driven Analyst to conduct high-quality analysis and synthesis of multi-source data to evaluate item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering through a modular process, while leveraging effective communication and influencing to orchestrate action.

The role collaborates with sales, category management, and analytics teams to deliver actionable recommendations that drive sales, market share, and category growth, using Circana/IRI,