Insights Manager - Albertsons

Who We Are  

At C.A. Carlin, we take brands to new heights. We are one of the leading privately held sales agencies in the industry. Thanks to nimble growth and associations with our operating partners, C.A. Fortune and C.A. Ferolie, we have built brand value that is unlike any other in the CPG industry.  

What We Do  

Since our start in 1962, we have built industry relationships on the foundation of trust and action. We turn information into insight. We convert insight into programs. We drive programs that consistently deliver results to our clients, on their timeline.  

We have more than 300 associates and multiple offices throughout the country. We represent top brands in many categories such as confection, snack, grocery, beverage, frozen, dairy etc. 

Overview of the Role 

• The  Alberton’s Insights Manager will champion the development and maintenance of the go-to-market analytics designed to support, track, and grow core and new product initiatives for all sales divisions. The position will lead a team of analysts for category reviews, sell story development and client business reviews. This position will manage a multitude of analytics requests across the organization, managing people and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. As a leader, the Insights Manager will help develop pillar strategy, tools and category analysts to drive productivity and effectiveness as well as optimize the full analytics process from data to insights to recommendations and action.   
• Fully remote, if local to Boise, ID would observe a hybrid schedule 
• Salary range $90,000 - $100,000 based on experience, qualifications and skills
• Less than 10% travel requirements to aid in client presentations  
• At C.A. we’re not looking for perfection, just people that want to commit to a us and grow their careers long-term. If you’re looking for a sign to apply, here it is! 

What You’ll Do at C.A. Carlin 

• Coach and develop a team of analysts to Implement category management strategy aligned with the gold standard merchandising vision   
• Develop and deliver account presentations relative to new items and optimized assortment  
• Drive proficiency in the analytical tools and resources across the team  
• Analyze shopper and consumer information and develop recommended actions based on insights  
• Develop fact-based category/business reviews and business analysis  
• Improve methodology related to reporting, analysis, identifying distribution voids and quantifying opportunity gaps   
• Utilize distributor, syndicated, and consumer research to develop fact- based category/business reviews and selling stories  
• Use customer data to perform analysis and compile reports to assist the sales team in understanding business trends  
• Conduct post-promotional analysis to help sales optimize go-forward promotional planning  
• Present business reviews to clients, clearly articulating trends and recommendations to optimize strategic planning and selling efforts  
• Maintain strong communication links with internal and external partners     

What You Should Bring to the Table 

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 5-7 years CPG industry sales and category management experience  
• Experience identifying resource needs and mentoring team members for success  
• Well-honed analytical skills with strong organizational, communication and time management skills  
• Proficiency in syndicated data, selling story creation and category management principals  
• Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills  
• Advanced communications skills, ability to clearly articulate complex concepts in a concise manner  
• Ability to work successfully with a variety of functional areas and personalities  
• A proven record of leading, developing and motivating analysts and teams  
• A demonstrated competency in multi-tasking and problem-solving with focus on meeting deadlines 

You Will Stand Out if You Have

• Extensive experience using syndicated data - Nielsen, Circana (IRI), SPINS
• Experience working with Albertsons
• Experience working with Shopper360 data
• Ability to interpret the data sets and present the results in a way that tells the ‘story’ of the data to a non-analyst audience 

Perks 

• 16 days of PTO
• 11 paid company holidays per year 
• 2 paid volunteer days per year 
• Bonus eligible
• 3 months fully paid parental leave (regardless of gender) 
• Medical, dental, and vision 
• Paid company life insurance 
• 401k with company match 
• Summer hours (half day Fridays from Memorial Day thru Labor Day) 
• Work from home flexibility 

Come As You Are 

C.A. is committed to making our company more inclusive. Diversity fuels our innovation and better connects us to our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. Based on research, we know that women and other marginalized groups tend to apply to roles only when their experience perfectly matches the job description. That said, we encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of qualifications, especially if this role aligns with your career trajectory.