Hybrid Senior Category Analyst: Data-Driven Retail Insights

Acosta; Maryland Heights (MO); Hybrid; USD 61,500 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a Category Analyst/Manager for a hybrid role requiring 3 days in office each week. You will analyze retailer POS and syndicated data to evaluate item performance and assist with assortment planning. Join a sales-focused team that partners with clients to drive category strategies, presentations, and actionable insights.

Requires 2+ years experience and a Bachelor's degree. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and a collaborative, data-driven environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's-degree required with related work experience accepted.
• 2+ years in category management or analytics roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytics and recommendations for category projects using POS and syndicated data.
• Develop category presentations with data insights for client strategies.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality results and timely delivery.
• Maintain awareness of client KPIs and project timelines.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

VB

Macros

Syndicated data

Data mining

Communication

CPG math

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Circana/IRI

NielsenIQ

Retailer POS

Job description

Acosta is seeking a Category Analyst/Manager for a hybrid role requiring 3 days in office each week. You will analyze retailer POS and syndicated data to evaluate item performance and assist with assortment planning. Join a sales-focused team that partners with clients to drive category strategies, presentations, and actionable insights.

Requires 2+ years experience and a Bachelor's degree. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and a collaborative, data-driven environment