DESCRIPTION This position offers a
3-4 days a week. You will perform a valuable role in supporting the category advisor team and building a strong partnership with our Client by
providing merchandising solutions and decision support that
drive business growth .
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 &
influencing to orchestrate
action .
RESPONSIBILITIES Data Analysis and Reporting: - Leverage retailer POS data, NielsenIQ, Circana (IRI), and other relevant data sources to maintain weekly reporting that evaluates item performance
- Develop and deliver ad-hoc reporting that creates actionable insights and recommendations to support sales line reviews
- Identify opportunities for category growth and sales improvement based on data analysis.
- Track and report on the performance of core and new product initiatives.
Category Expertise: - Serve as the internal category expert , providing insights on pricing, promotional impacts, positioning, competitive landscape, and market needs .
- Stay up to date on market trends and consumer behavior .
- Collaborate with category managers, sales teams, and other stakeholders to implement category strategies .
- Effectively communicate d ata-driven insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Participate in the development of sales presentations and sell-in stories .
QUALIFICATIONS Education Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Marketing, Statistics).
Work Experience Requirements: - Experience with retailer POS data, syndicated data sources (e.g., NielsenIQ, Circana), and JDA software.
- 3+ years of experience in category management, retail analysis, or a related field .
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements: - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, SAS, R, Python) is a plus.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Understanding of the CPG industry and retail landscape.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
ABOUT US Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Category: Marketing
Position Type: Full time
Business Unit: Sales
Salary Range: $67,650.00 - $75,000.00
Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC
Req ID: 5525