Sr Category Manager; CPG

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This position will work #hybrid , 3 days in the office.

You will lead the development and utilization of data that enables our sales team and broker partners to secure Category Advisor or Category Captain status with our customers. You also provide project management & coordination for Space Planning projects
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• Manage all activities involved in space planning and merchandising for the assigned categories for the assigned clients and customers.

• Train, supervise, and evaluate direct reports against completion of performance agreements, maintaining scorecards, and submitting success stories .

• Responsible for analyzing data to develop recommendations geared towards our clients and/or customers’ strategic objectives.

• Oversee the team’s preparation of space management client-deliverables to support category reviews , including charts, graphs, velocity reports, financial metrics, and planogram layouts.

• Engage regularly with clients to fully understand their needs;
  develop proposals to meet the client(s) and customer(s) expectations. Serve as the client’s advocate to Acosta to ensure our services and performance align with their expectations.

• Provide analytical support for category management projects and initiatives, including the development and maintenance of planograms , store clustering, implementing merchandising standards, and utilizing Acosta’s internal and proprietary tools; leverage automation capabilities wherever possible.

• Five or more years of relevant experience in Retail or Consumer Package Goods (CPG)

• Demonstrated knowledge of Space Management solutions and Retail data analytics (i.e. Blue Yonder/JDA, Nielson, Circana, etc)

• Microsoft Office Suite applications (i.e.
  Power Point and Excel
  ) is to conduct data mining utilizing syndicated data sources and CPG math concepts.

• Data analysis and project management background are a plus .

• Experience managing a team of varying skill sets and capabilities.

• Communicate clearly and effectively to manage projects while assuming responsibility for tracking, tollgates,
  team performance, and team accountability .

Acosta is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and food service 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. 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.

But it’s not just about what we do – it’s about who we are. 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. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options.

Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers.

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  Be sure to 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.

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Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category: Marketing

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Sales

Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00

Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC

Req : 19053

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