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Acosta

Senior Category Manager (CPG)

Acosta, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290

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Overview

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants This

#Hybrid

role requires

3 days a week in the office

and is open to candidates

#Anywhere

in the U.S. This role includes approximately

25% focus on planogram development , involving detailed assortment analysis to

uncover opportunities for optimization

and innovation. You’ll also

develop

and

present

selling strategies, provide analytical support, and evaluate the impact of category decisions

for a major manufacturer . It also

requires

travel for client engagements and leadership meetings.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed assortment analysis to identify opportunities for optimization and innovation.

Independently develop and recommend shelving and POG strategies aligned with customer and category goals. Analyze data to develop insights-based analysis/projects with recommendations focused on strategy and objectives.

Experience using technical software: EYC, SymphonyAI, Circana, Nielsen, Numerator, Market6 & Stratum, Blue Yonder or Apollo software.

Participate in the category review process, working with other cross-functional teams to provide complete category management solutions.

Independently develop and maintain client-specific reporting that measures performance against strategies and objectives.

Work closely with assigned clients and business managers by setting up regular meetings to become trusted advisors.

Build and present solid sales stories using syndicated, panel, basket, shopper, and other sources of data that provide solutions and recommendations to address business issues.

Maintain connectivity with clients to ensure understanding of KPIs, innovation, and other important information.

Provide follow-up and summarize results; Submit success stories and attend sales calls.

Qualifications

Education Requirements : High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor’s Degree (preferred); Category Management Certification (preferred); Related work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement.

Work Experience Requirements : 3-5 years related work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Demonstrate proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and knowledge of Power BI. Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools. Ability to diagnose situations using data.

Physical Abilities

Seeing

Color Perception

Touching

About Us Acosta is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world.

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.

Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $94,500.00. Job Category: Marketing. Employment type: Full time. Business Unit: Sales. Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC. Req ID: 12706.

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