National Category Manager (CPG)

Acosta

$90K — $120K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • 3+ years related work experience
  • Category Management Certification preferred
  • Strong knowledge of the CPG industry
  • Proficiency in Windows and relevant software (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI)
  • Effective communication skills tailored to audience
  • Ability to manage project plans and timelines

Responsibilities

  • Analyze complex data to guide decisions related to the 4-Ps: product, pricing, promotion, and placement
  • Lead the category review process through collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Build sales presentations using data analysis to address business issues
  • Understand client KPIs to drive profit and sales; validate progress through reporting
  • Maintain regular client meetings to establish trust and offer strategic insights
  • Summarize analysis results and create case studies showcasing successes

Benefits

  • Hybrid working environment with in-office and remote flexibility
  • Opportunity to lead in strategic category management
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams for diverse insights
  • Access to training and development resources
  • Potential for collaboration with high-profile clients
Full Job Description
Job Description

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 Merchandisecategory.
  • 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.


Qualifications

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+ 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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