Sr Category Manager (CPG)

Acosta

$95K — $115K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • Related work experience may substitute for education requirements.
  • Category Management Certification preferred.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in related fields.
  • Advanced knowledge of the CPG industry with familiarity in key data sources and tools.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze complex data to offer strategic guidance on the 4-Ps for General Merchandise category.
  • Lead the category review process, coordinating cross-functional teams for comprehensive management solutions.
  • Build persuasive sales presentations based on various data sources to address business challenges effectively.
  • Understand client KPIs impacting sales and profit, delivering data reports to validate progress.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients by maintaining regular communications and meetings.
  • Summarize analysis results and create case studies showcasing successful strategies.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model: 3 days in-office per week.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Access to advanced analytical tools and resources.
  • Engagement with high-profile clients like Albertsons.
  • Professional development opportunities in category management.
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, Albertsons. 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:
  • Advanced knowledge of the CPG industry (data sources, tools, concepts, etc.). Ability to integrate data from multiple sources, including Nielsen, Circana, and retailer loyalty/shopper data.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrate 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, confidently, and effectively across all levels of the organization and with external retailer partners, tailoring insights, recommendations, and messaging to the needs of diverse audiences.
  • Independently manages and leads multiple complex projects, client priorities, and timelines simultaneously, serving as the primary project manager for assigned initiatives.
  • 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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