Category Manager (CPG)

Acosta

$80K — $120K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Category Management Certification preferred
  • 3+ years of related work experience
  • Advanced proficiency in Windows applications and Excel
  • Knowledge of Power BI is a strong asset
  • Experience with syndicated data and space management tools
  • Ability to diagnose situations using relevant data

Responsibilities

  • Analyze data to develop insights-based analysis and recommendations
  • Participate in the category review process with cross-functional teams
  • Independently develop and maintain client-specific performance reporting
  • Establish regular meetings with clients to become a trusted advisor
  • Create impactful sales presentations using diverse data sources
  • Maintain client connectivity to ensure KPI understanding and innovation tracking
  • Drive proactive category management strategies to support client objectives

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model (3 days in-office)
  • Opportunities for professional growth through working with cross-functional teams
  • Engagement with diverse data sources to support analytical tasks
  • Possibility to shape category management strategies as a trusted advisor
  • Access to industry-standard software and tools for career development
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are #hiring for multiple #hybrid Category Manager opportunities working in-office 3 days per week while partnering with clients to drive category growth and business results.

As an integral part of the team, you will create category-centric selling stories, provide analytical support to answer business questions, and understand the impact of category management-driven decisions on the business.

You will also manage multiple requests, projects, and reporting routines by taking a proactive approach to thought leadership with the client.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze data to develop insights-based analysis/projects with recommendations focused on strategies and objectives
  • Experience using technical software: Circana (IRI), Nielsen, 84.51, Market 6, or Stratum
  • Participate in the category review process working with other cross-functional teams to provide complete category management solutions
  • Independently develop and maintain client-specific reporting that measures performance against strategies and objectives.
  • Work closely and often with assigned clients and business managers by setting up regular meetings to become a trusted advisor
  • Build solid sales presentations using syndicated, panel, basket, shopper, and other sources of data that provide solutions and recommendations to address business issues.
  • Maintain connectivity with clients to ensure understanding of KPIs, innovation, and other important information


Qualifications

Education Requirements:
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
  • Category Management Certification (preferred)
  • Related work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement

Work Experience Requirements:
  • 3+ years related work experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:
  • Advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, and advanced macros. Knowledge of Power BI would be a strong asset.
  • Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools.
  • Identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions
  • Effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools.
  • Communicates clearly and effectively while understanding and adapting to the audience.
  • Independently manage project plans and assume responsibility for tracking, communication and timing.
  • Recognize problems and issues and identify the information needed to diagnose.
  • Drive to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders
  • Execute strategic objectives and provide input as needed to keep priorities on track.


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