Acosta Group

Sr. Category Analyst (Wholesale)

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Hybrid

Senior level

eCommerce • Food • Marketing Tech • Retail

The Role

Perform category analytics and insights to support sales and CPG category management using retailer POS and syndicated data (Circana/IRI/NielsenIQ). Drive assortment planning, store clustering, presentations, and recommendations; partner with clients, Space Technology, and CPG teams to influence action and ensure quality deliverables.

Summary Generated by Built In

This position is a #Hybrid role, requiring 3 days in the office per week.

You will perform a valuable role in support of the sales team and build a strong partnership with our clients.

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

Provide analytical analysis, insights, and recommendations for category management projects and initiatives utilizing retailer POS and NielsenIQ/Circana (IRI) data sources and reporting tools.
System tools required: Retailer POS, Circana (IRI)/NielsenIQ
Strong analytics, insights, presentation, and storytelling skills
Participate in the development of category presentations incorporating syndicated data and other sources of data that address business issues
Work closely with CPG Category Management and Space Technology teams to ensure quality results are delivered
Keep abreast of client’s KPIs, strategies, innovation, and other important information.
Leverage relationships with clients to understand key retailer deliverables, category strategies, and project timelines.
Category Analyst/Manager Certification is a plus.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree
Related work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement

Work Experience Requirements:

2+ years related experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:

Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, and advanced macro’s.
Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools.
Clearly and concisely communicate relevant information.
Identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions
Effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools.

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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 (or related work experience substituted)
2+ years related experience
Proficiency in Windows and related software applications
Advanced Excel skills (including advanced macros)
Proficiency with PowerPoint
Experience with Visual Basic (VB)
Experience with Retailer POS systems
Experience with Circana (IRI) / NielsenIQ syndicated data
Experience with space management tools
Ability to conduct data mining using CPG math concepts and tools
Strong analytics, insights, presentation, storytelling, and communication skills
Category Analyst/Manager Certification

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The Company

HQ: Jacksonville, Florida

38,397 Employees

What We Do

Acosta Group fuses storied expertise, unmatched connectivity and advanced insight to accelerate brand growth – everywhere you sell. Our collective of the most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies is reimagining how people connect with brands at every point in the consumer journey. Comprised of Acosta, ActionLink, CORE Foodservice, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services and Product Connections, Acosta Group understands and anticipates evolving consumer needs, fueling accelerated performance to connect tomorrow's commerce today. The collective delivers end-to-end solutions, including headquarter sales services, omnichannel retail solutions, assisted sales and training, integrated marketing, foodservice sales enablement and culinary solutions, and the most advanced data and insights.