Insight-Driven Senior Category Manager (Hybrid)

Acosta; Maryland Heights (MO); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a results-oriented lead for the business insights partnership with our client, Albertsons. This hybrid role requires in-office presence three days a week and involves delivering advanced, insight-driven analytical solutions that drive profitability and actionable business recommendations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, understand sales drivers, and present data-driven findings and strategic plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; related work experience may substitute.
• Category Management Certification preferred.
• 3+ years related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex data and provide proactive guidance addressing product, pricing, promotion, and placement.
• Lead the category review process through the 3-call process with cross-functional teams.
• Build sales presentations using syndicated and shopper data to address business issues.
• Understand client KPIs that drive profit and deliver data reports.
• Set up regular meetings with clients and business managers to act as a trusted advisor.
• Summarize results and create case studies from analyses.

Skills

CPG industry

Data integration

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Acosta is seeking a results-oriented lead for the business insights partnership with our client, Albertsons. This hybrid role requires in-office presence three days a week and involves delivering advanced, insight-driven analytical solutions that drive profitability and actionable business recommendations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, understand sales drivers, and present data-driven findings and strategic plans.