Category Analyst; CPG

Base pay range

$52,200.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

This opportunity is open on the East Coast, working #hybrid on-site 3 days a week in an Acosta Group office.

You will generate data and insights in support of category management and sales projects and initiatives (including category reviews, new item presentations, scorecards, assortment/shelving, and ad‑hoc analytics).

• Provide analytical support for category management and sales projects and initiatives utilizing various CPG and Retailer data sources and tools.
• Responsible for quality control of data sources and ensuring accuracy of deliverables, often requiring engagement with other BI associates and data/vendors.
• Build and update weekly and monthly dashboards and provide insights.
• Participate in the development of sales presentations incorporating syndicated data and other sources that address business issues.
• Work closely with business managers to ensure quality results are delivered.
• Keep abreast of client KPIs, strategies, innovation, and other important information.

Education:Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Work Experience: 1‑3 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Intermediate proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of Power BI and advanced macros is a strong asset.
  • Experience with retailer POS, syndicated data, and/or category/space management tools is an asset.
  • Demonstrates a drive for results and a desire to achieve.
  • Capable of understanding and applying basic math and CPG principles.
  • Effective communication and teamwork.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Seeing.
  • Color perception.
  • Touching.

Acosta is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry's most trusted retail, marketing and food service agencies reimagining how people connect with brands at every touchpoint. Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space wrought in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world.

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• Job Category: Marketing
• Position Type: Full time
• Business Unit: Sales
apostis Salary Range:$52,200.00 - $60,000.00
• Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC
• Req : 18841