Insights & Category Growth Manager (Hybrid, 3 days/wk)

Acosta; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a marketing-focused data analytics professional in Chicago for a hybrid role, three days in-office weekly. You will lead data-driven growth strategies and synthesize multi-source data to evaluate item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering.

The role emphasizes high-quality analysis, effective communication, and influencing to drive action across sales, category management, and analytics teams. Bachelor’s degree required with 3+ years of analytics/CPG experience.

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

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Circana/IRI

NielsenIQ

Job description

Acosta is seeking a marketing-focused data analytics professional in Chicago for a hybrid role, three days in-office weekly. You will lead data-driven growth strategies and synthesize multi-source data to evaluate item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering.

The role emphasizes high-quality analysis, effective communication, and influencing to drive action across sales, category management, and analytics teams. Bachelor’s degree required with 3+ years of analytics/CPG experience.