Senior Category Manager, CPG

Jobtailor; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta seeks a seasoned business insights leader to partner with major retailer Albertsons. You will drive cross-functional teams to deliver analytical solutions that translate data into actionable insights, business solutions, and profitable recommendations.

The role requires deep knowledge of the CPG sector, data integration, and strong stakeholder communication to shape strategies and drive results.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years related work experience.
• Category Management Certification preferred.
• Experience with data sources: Nielsen, Circana, and retailer data.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI as needed.
• Ability to integrate data from multiple sources.
• Strong communication across all levels and with external retailer partners.
• Independently manages and leads multiple complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business insights partnership between Acosta and major retailer, Albertsons.
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver analytical solutions that provide actionable insights and profitable recommendations.
• Understand the sales drivers that affect clients and customers.

Skills

Advanced analytical skills

Effective communication

Project management

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Nielsen

Circana

Retailer loyalty data

Shopper data

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Windows software applications

Job description

• Lead the business insights partnership between Acosta and major retailer, Albertsons.
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver analytical solutions that provide actionable insights, business solutions, and profitable recommendations.
• Understand the sales drivers that affect clients and customers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED, Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• Related work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement
• Category Management Certification Preferred
• 3+ years related work experience
• Advanced knowledge of the CPG industry (data sources, tools, concepts, etc.). Ability to integrate data from multiple sources, including Nielsen, Circana, and retailer loyalty/shopper data.
• Proficient in industry tools utilized in the completion of the work assigned.
• Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI as needed.
• Demonstrate advanced skill in plan preparation and delivering effective solutions.
• Extrapolate opportunities to drive results based on analysis of a business challenge or opportunity.
• Communicate clearly, confidently, and effectively across all levels of the organization and with external retailer partners, tailoring insights, recommendations, and messaging to the needs of diverse audiences.
• Independently manages and leads multiple complex projects, client priorities, and timelines simultaneously, serving as the primary project manager for assigned initiatives.
• Break down larger problems into smaller components and potential resolutions.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, gaining trust and respect, leading to optimal execution of results.
• Execute against strategic objectives by developing tactical plans.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates advanced analytical skills and proficiency in data integration from multiple sources, including Nielsen and Circana, to provide actionable insights and business solutions. Effectively communicates and builds relationships with stakeholders to drive strategic objectives and project execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Advanced Knowledge Of CPG Industry
• Category Management Certification
• Proficient In Excel, PowerPoint, And Power BI
• 3+ Years Related Work Experience
• Project Management Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Data Integration
• Analytical Solutions
• Plan Preparation
• Business Analysis
• Sales Drivers Understanding

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Relationship Building
• Problem-Solving
• Project Management
• Tailoring Insights

Certifications & Qualifications

• Category Management Certification

Industry Keywords

• CPG Industry
• Cross-Functional Teams
• Actionable Insights
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Objectives

Tools & Technologies

• Nielsen
• Circana
• Retailer Loyalty Data
• Shopper Data
• Windows Software Applications