Carlyle Group

Category Manager (CPG)

Carlyle Group$70K — $100K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 3-5 years of experience in relevant fields
  • Category Management Certification preferred
  • Proficient in Windows software applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of Power BI is a plus
  • Experience with syndicated data and space management tools
  • Ability to communicate clearly and adapt to different audiences
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven solutions

Responsibilities

  • Leverage syndicated data to develop insights-driven analyses and recommendations
  • Participate in category and line review processes collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • Develop and maintain client-specific performance reporting
  • Create persuasive presentations from multiple data sources to address business challenges
  • Engage with clients in meetings to maintain understanding of key performance indicators and innovations
  • Establish regular communication with clients to build trust
  • Provide follow-up and summarize results of initiatives

Benefits

  • Hybrid remote-work flexibility, requiring in-office presence 3 days a week for close proximity candidates
  • Support for professional growth including opportunities for certifications
  • Commitment to work-life balance with flexible scheduling options
  • A vibrant community of over 20,000 associates fostering collaboration and trust
  • Role within a forward-thinking environment focused on industry innovation
Full Job Description
Job Description

This position is open to #anywhere in the United States, working #hybrid, in the office 3 days a week if you live close to an Acota office.

You will provide a high level of support for the implementation of Category Management, Analytics, Insights, and other related business insights initiatives.

You will demonstrate a high-level understanding of the sales trends and drivers that affect Retailers, Brands, and Consumers. Working with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced, value-added, and insight-driven analytics and recommendations.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage syndicated data like Circana, Nielsen, etc., to analyze data to develop insights-based analysis/projects with recommendations focused on strategies and objectives
  • Participate in the category review or line review processes, 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.
  • Build solid presentations using multiple data sources, such as syndicated, panel, basket, shopper, and other sources of data, that provide solutions and recommendations to address business issues.
  • Maintain connectivity with clients, and attend all required meetings/calls to ensure understanding of KPIs, innovation, and other important information.
  • Work closely and often with assigned clients and business managers by setting up regular meetings to become a trusted advisor
  • Provide follow-up and summarize results
  • Submit success stories


Qualifications

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

Work Experience Requirements:
  • 3 - 5 years related work experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:
  • Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint. Knowledge of Power BI would be a strong asset.
  • Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools.
  • Identifies and leverages relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions
  • Effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively while understanding and adapting to the audience.
  • Independently manages project plans and assumes responsibility for tracking, communication, and timing.
  • Recognize problems and issues and identify the info needed to diagnose.
  • Demonstrate a 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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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 and its subsidiaries believe the posted compensation range accurately reflects this role at the time of posting. Final pay may vary based on qualifications and location, and the range may be updated in the future.

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About Carlyle Group

The Carlyle Group is a global investment firm that specializes in private equity, credit, and real estate investments. The firm was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Carlyle manages more than $230 billion in assets across 389 investment vehicles as of December 31, 2020. The firm's private equity investments span a wide range of industries, including aerospace and defense, consumer and retail, energy and power, healthcare, and technology, media and telecommunications. Carlyle has offices in 22 countries and employs more than 1,800 people worldwide.
Learn more about Carlyle Group
Size
1,850 employees
Market Cap
$10.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$348.2 million
Founded
1987
5 Year Trend
+31%
Revenue
$2.9 billion
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