Category Manager (CPG)

Acosta

$80K — $100K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor's Degree and Category Management Certification preferred.
  • 3+ years of related work experience in category management or analytics.
  • Proficient in Windows and related software applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI knowledge is a strong asset.
  • Familiarity with syndicated data and space management tools.
  • Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple requests effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze data to develop insights and provide strategic recommendations.
  • Develop and maintain client-specific reporting to measure performance against goals.
  • Conduct category reviews in collaboration with cross-functional teams to offer comprehensive solutions.
  • Create impactful sales presentations using various data sources to solve business challenges.
  • Establish regular client meetings to build trust and ensure alignment with KPIs and innovation initiatives.
  • Leverage data to identify issues and suggest potential solutions.
  • Manage project timelines and communications while tracking progress against objectives.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model with 3 days in-office.
  • Opportunity to drive category growth and business results.
  • Engagement with clients to enhance strategic decision-making.
  • Development of analytical skills through diverse data analysis tasks.
  • Possibility for career growth in a dynamic team environment.
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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