Category Manager; CPG at Acosta Group Brea, CA

Category Manager (CPG)

Brea, CA.

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 be able to provide a high level of support for implementing Category Management and other related business insights initiatives.

Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days in office. Ideal candidate located near the Acosta Group hub in Central (CST), Mountain (MST), or Pacific (PST) time zones. Up to 25% travel may be required for meetings, presentations, or other business activities.

• Analyze data to develop insight-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 and lead 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.

• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED;
  Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Analytics, or related discipline (preferred).
• Category Management Certification (preferred).
• Related work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement.

• 4 or more years of progressive work experience in Consumer Package Goods (CPG) or Retail industry.

• Advanced 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.

Position type:
Full time. Business unit:
Sales. Salary range: $72,600 - $82,000.

Acosta Group is an equal employment opportunity employer.