Director, Category Advisor; CPG

DESCRIPTION

This position is #hybrid
, working in the Rogers, Arkansas office 3 days a week
.

You will support the full category review process—with a particular focus on the MOD
relay process
—while harnessing cutting‑edge AI and automation tools to boost efficiency and accuracy while driving client value.

You will be responsible for strengthening existing client partnerships
, growing new business opportunities and driving strategic growth by identifying white‑space opportunities.
You’ll lead a high‑performing team with vision and purpose, inspiring and empowering them to deliver results through collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth.

• Lead and manage multiple client relationships, ensuring high satisfaction and tailored support across unique category review projects.

• Leverage AI and automation tools to streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and drive efficiency throughout the review cycle.

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities
  , contributing to client growth and expanding service offerings.

• Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal stakeholders to align priorities, share insights, and deliver cohesive client solutions.

• Monitor project timelines and deliverables, ensuring on‑time execution and continuous process improvement.

• Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate, and develop your associates to increase their knowledge, skills, and output quality while generating excitement for tools that facilitate everyday business management and opportunity analysis across the team(s) to support client(s) and/or customer(s) objectives.

• Manage revenue and expense goals on each project as well as annual budget goals.

• Bachelors Degree
• Category Management certification,
  preferred

• 6 to 10 years of related work experience
• At least 2 years of Supervisor/Management experience

• Possess a solid working knowledge of the Retail & CPG industries, with a strength in the area responsible for managing data sources like Retailer POS, Nielsen
  
  IQ, IRI/Circana
  , consumer insights tools, and concepts.
• Lead
  , coach
  , and practice solid project management and accountability skills,
  leading others in the optimal direction and execution against analytical deliverables
  .
• Lead others in the execution of projects and initiatives
  , clearly communicating goals/expectations, assigning tasks, and setting effective measures of results.
• Advanced skills in cross‑functional teamwork, communication, presentation/storytelling
  , plan preparation, and delivering effective solutions.
• Break down larger problems into smaller components and potential resolutions
  .
• Customize and adapt communication and discussion to appeal to the specific interests, needs, and levels of the audience.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders
  , gaining trust and respect, leading to optimal execution of results.
• Prioritize initiatives and resources based on the strategic priorities of the organization.
• Clearly define and communicate roles and responsibilities to others.
• Build strategic objectives with senior leadership
  , identifying areas of growth.

Acosta is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and food service 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…