PepsiCo

Sr. Category Sales Analyst

PepsiCo$80K — $134K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Chicago, IL
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
  • 1-3+ years of experience in category management, sales analytics, or consumer insights, preferably in CPG or retail.
  • Experience with syndicated data sources like IRI/Circana, NielsenIQ, or retailer POS data.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for translating data into actionable insights.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze syndicated data to evaluate category performance and market trends.
  • Develop insights and recommendations for assortment, pricing, promotions, and shelf placement.
  • Support customer meetings with data analysis and storytelling to influence retailer decisions.
  • Build and maintain dashboards that track category performance and KPIs.
  • Conduct post-promotion and pricing analysis to evaluate effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with sales teams to provide data-driven insights and growth strategies.
  • Monitor competitor activity and emerging trends in the category.

Benefits

  • Paid time off including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available.
  • Insurance benefits for Accident, Group Legal, and Life.
  • Defined Contribution Retirement Plan provided.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Sr. Category Sales Analyst supports the Sales Strategy team by analyzing sales, market, and shopper data to identify trends, opportunities, and actionable insights that drive category growth. This role works closely with sales and marketing partners to optimize assortment, pricing, promotion, and shelf strategy

Responsibilities

  • Analyze syndicated data (e.g., retail scanner, panel, and market data) to evaluate category performance, market trends, and competitive dynamics.
  • Develop insights and recommendations related to assortment optimization, pricing, promotions, and shelf placement.
  • Support customer meetings including line reviews with data analysis, charts, and storytelling that influence retailer decisions.
  • Build and maintain dashboards and reports that track category performance, distribution, and key KPIs.
  • Conduct post-promotion and pricing analysis to evaluate effectiveness and recommend improvements.
  • Collaborate with sales teams to support retailer meetings with data-driven insights and category growth strategies.
  • Monitor competitor activity, new product launches, and emerging trends within the category.
  • Partner with internal teams (marketing, insights, supply chain) to ensure alignment on category strategies and initiatives.
  • Assist in planogram analysis and space planning using category management tools when applicable.
  • Maintain data accuracy and integrity across reporting systems.

Compensation and Benefits:
  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $80,200 - $134,250.
  • Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
  • Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually.
  • Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
  • In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
  • 1-3+ years of experience in category management, sales analytics, consumer insights, or related roles (CPG or retail experience preferred)
  • Experience working with syndicated data sources such as IRI/Circana, NielsenIQ, or retailer POS data.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment


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About PepsiCo

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Size
309,000 employees
Market Cap
$250.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1965
5 Year Trend
+4.8%
Revenue
$70.3 billion
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