Consumer & Category Insights Manager

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11 Locations
Hybrid
Mid level
Consumer Web
The Role
Analyze POS, loyalty, panel, and syndicated data to generate consumer and category insights. Partner with business leaders to develop data-driven growth strategies, deliver performance reviews, and provide actionable recommendations to drive sales, market share, and category growth.
Summary Generated by Built In

This position is #hybrid, in office 3 days a week. 

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
  • Partner with clients and business leaders to develop data-driven growth strategies.
  • Analyze POS, loyalty, panel, and syndicated data to uncover customer and category insights.
  • Deliver actionable recommendations that drive sales, market share, and category growth.
  • Translate consumer, shopper, and category data into clear business opportunities.
  • Develop and present customer, category, and business performance reviews.
  • Collaborate with sales, category management, and analytics teams to support strategic planning.
  • Leverage Circana (IRI), NielsenIQ, loyalty, and POS data to identify trends and opportunities.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 3+ years of experience in category management, insights, analytics, or CPG sales.
  • Experience with POS, loyalty, panel, and syndicated data (Circana/IRI, NielsenIQ).
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

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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. 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 [email protected]. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3+ years experience in category management, insights, analytics, or CPG sales
  • Experience with POS, loyalty, panel, and syndicated data (Circana/IRI, NielsenIQ)
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Strong analytical capabilities
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
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The Company
HQ: Jacksonville, FL
11,384 Employees
Year Founded: 1927

What We Do

Acosta is an integrated sales and marketing services provider that enables consumer packaged goods brands and retailers to win in the modern marketplace by delivering progressive solutions and exceptional service. With more than 90 years of experience, Acosta understands evolving consumer needs and helps its clients and customers stay a step ahead, fueling their accelerated performance. For more information, please visit www.acosta.com.

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