Strategic Category & Insight Lead (Hybrid)

Acosta; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a seasoned market insights professional to lead the business insights partnership with our client Albertsons. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced analytical solutions that drive actionable insights, profitability, and strategic recommendations, grounded in a deep understanding of sales drivers.

This hybrid role requires 3 days in the Scottsdale office, building trusted advisor relationships with clients and internal teams, and managing multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; related work experience acceptable.
• 3+ years of related work experience.
• Category Management Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex data and provide guidance addressing product, pricing, promotion, and placement for General Merchandise.
• Lead category review processes with cross-functional teams to deliver complete category solutions.
• Build sales presentations using syndicated and shopper data to address business issues.
• Understand client KPIs to drive profit and deliver data reports.
• Work with clients and managers, setting up regular advisory meetings.
• Summarize results and create case studies from analyses.

Skills

CPG industry knowledge

Data integration

Excel

Power BI

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Category Management Certification (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Nielsen

Circana

Job description

Acosta is seeking a seasoned market insights professional to lead the business insights partnership with our client Albertsons. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced analytical solutions that drive actionable insights, profitability, and strategic recommendations, grounded in a deep understanding of sales drivers.

This hybrid role requires 3 days in the Scottsdale office, building trusted advisor relationships with clients and internal teams, and managing multiple