Acosta Group
Job Description
This position is open to
#anywhere
in the United States.
You will perform a valuable role in support of the sales team and build a strong partnership with our clients.
You will conduct high‑quality analysis and synthesis of multi‑source data to evaluate item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering through the modular process, while leveraging effective communication and influencing to orchestrate action.
Responsibilities
Provide analytical analysis, insights, and recommendations for category management projects and initiatives utilizing shipment data, retailer POS, and NielsenIQ/Circana data sources and reporting tools.
Demonstrate strong analytics, insights, presentation, and storytelling skills.
Build, update, and refresh weekly and monthly dashboards (weekly POS + monthly category recaps).
Participate in the development of category presentations incorporating syndicated data and other sources that address business issues.
Work closely with CPG Category Management and Space Technology teams to ensure quality results are delivered.
Keep abreast of clients’ KPIs, strategies, innovation, and other important information.
Leverage relationships with clients to understand key retailer deliverables, category strategies, and project timelines.
Qualifications Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree.
Related work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement.
Category Management Certification preferred.
Work Experience Requirements
1 – 3 years related experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements
Advanced proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, and advanced macros.
Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools.
Clear and concise communication of relevant information.
Ability to identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions.
Effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools.
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 the world of omnichannel shopping.
With a team of over 20,000 associates, we’re a community of forward‑thinking, value‑driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. We value work‑life balance, and many of our field roles provide flexible scheduling options.
Legal Statements 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 and include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.
Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting.
The Acosta Group utilizes E‑Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. For more information on your rights as a job applicant, please view the link provided for E‑Verify information.
Position Details
Job Title: Category Analyst
Location: Remote – builds a partnership with clients across the United States.
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Position Type: Full‑time
Business Unit: Sales
Industry: Marketing and Sales
Job Category: Marketing
Salary Range: $61,500.00 – $70,000.00
Company: Acosta Services, Inc.
Req ID: 15645
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#anywhere
in the United States.
You will perform a valuable role in support of the sales team and build a strong partnership with our clients.
You will conduct high‑quality analysis and synthesis of multi‑source data to evaluate item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering through the modular process, while leveraging effective communication and influencing to orchestrate action.
Responsibilities
Provide analytical analysis, insights, and recommendations for category management projects and initiatives utilizing shipment data, retailer POS, and NielsenIQ/Circana data sources and reporting tools.
Demonstrate strong analytics, insights, presentation, and storytelling skills.
Build, update, and refresh weekly and monthly dashboards (weekly POS + monthly category recaps).
Participate in the development of category presentations incorporating syndicated data and other sources that address business issues.
Work closely with CPG Category Management and Space Technology teams to ensure quality results are delivered.
Keep abreast of clients’ KPIs, strategies, innovation, and other important information.
Leverage relationships with clients to understand key retailer deliverables, category strategies, and project timelines.
Qualifications Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree.
Related work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement.
Category Management Certification preferred.
Work Experience Requirements
1 – 3 years related experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements
Advanced proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, and advanced macros.
Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools.
Clear and concise communication of relevant information.
Ability to identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions.
Effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools.
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 the world of omnichannel shopping.
With a team of over 20,000 associates, we’re a community of forward‑thinking, value‑driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. We value work‑life balance, and many of our field roles provide flexible scheduling options.
Legal Statements 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 and include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.
Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting.
The Acosta Group utilizes E‑Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. For more information on your rights as a job applicant, please view the link provided for E‑Verify information.
Position Details
Job Title: Category Analyst
Location: Remote – builds a partnership with clients across the United States.
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Position Type: Full‑time
Business Unit: Sales
Industry: Marketing and Sales
Job Category: Marketing
Salary Range: $61,500.00 – $70,000.00
Company: Acosta Services, Inc.
Req ID: 15645
#J-18808-Ljbffr