Insights & Growth Manager, Consumer & Category

Acosta; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta in Grand Rapids is seeking a data-driven Category Analyst to conduct multi-source data analysis to evaluate item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering through a modular process.

You will leverage Circana/IRI, POS, loyalty and syndicated data to identify trends, develop actionable recommendations, and present reviews to sales and analytics teams. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with in-office days.

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

Bachelor's degree

3+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Circana/IRI

NielsenIQ

Excel

Job description

Acosta in Grand Rapids is seeking a data-driven Category Analyst to conduct multi-source data analysis to evaluate item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering through a modular process.

You will leverage Circana/IRI, POS, loyalty and syndicated data to identify trends, develop actionable recommendations, and present reviews to sales and analytics teams. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with in-office days.