This is a #hybrid position, working in the office 3 days a week.
You will lead the business insights partnership between Acosta and our client. Working with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced, value-added, and insight-driven analytical solutions that provide actionable insights, business solutions, and profitable recommendations. With a high-level understanding of the sales drivers that affect clients and customers.
Responsibilities- Analyze complex data and provide thoughtful, proactive guidance and recommendations that address the 4-Ps (product, pricing, promotion, placement), supporting the General Merchandise category.
- Lead and direct the category review process through the 3-call process while engaging with cross-functional teams to provide a complete category management solution.
- Build compelling sales presentations using syndicated, shopper, and other sources of data that provide in-depth analysis and solutions that address current business issues.
- Understand your client's KPIs that drive profit & sales and deliver data reports to the scorecard or validate progress.
- Work closely and often with clients and business managers by setting up regular meetings to become a trusted advisor.
- Provide follow-up and summarize results of analysis; create case studies and success stories.
Education Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED, Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
- Related work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement
- Category Management Certification Preferred
Work Experience Requirements:
- 3-5 years related work experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:
- Solid working knowledge of the CPG industry (data sources, tools, concepts, etc.).
- Proficient in industry tools utilized in the completion of the work assigned.
- Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI as needed.
- Advanced skill in plan preparation, and delivering effective solutions.
- Extrapolate opportunities to drive results based on analysis of a business challenge or opportunity.
- Communicate clearly and effectively while understanding and adapting to the audience.
- Independently manages and, at times, leads project plans and assumes responsibility for tracking, communication, and timing.
- Break down larger problems into smaller components and potential resolutions.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, gaining trust and respect, leading to optimal execution of results.
- Execute against strategic objectives by developing tactical plans.
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About UsSkills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent related work experience substitution
- 3-5 years of related work experience
- Working knowledge of the CPG industry, including data sources, tools, and concepts
- Proficiency with industry tools used for assigned work
- Advanced proficiency with Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI
- Advanced plan preparation and solution delivery skills
- Category Management Certification
- Ability to analyze business challenges and identify opportunities to drive results
- Clear and effective communication skills with the ability to adapt to different audiences
- Ability to independently manage and lead project plans, including tracking, communication, and timing
- Ability to break down complex problems and develop potential resolutions
- Ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships
- Ability to execute strategic objectives through tactical planning
Acosta Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
