What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Manager (CPG) position at Acosta Group?
This is a #hybrid position, 3 days in the office.
As an integral part of the team, you will create category-centric selling stories, provide analytical support to answer business questions, or understand the impact of category management-driven decisions on the business.
You will also manage multiple requests, projects, and reporting routines by taking a proactive approach to thought leadership with the client.
- Analyze data to develop insights-based analysis/projects with recommendations focused on strategies and objectives
- Experience using technical software: SymphonyAI, Shopper 360, 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 solid sales presentations using syndicated, panel, basket, shopper, and other data sources that provide solutions and recommendations to address business issues.
- Maintain connectivity with clients to ensure understanding of KPIs, innovation, and other important information
- High School Diploma/GED
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
- Category Management Certification (preferred)
- Related work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement
Work Experience Requirements:
- 3 – 5 years related work experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:
- Advanced degree of 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 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 required to keep priorities on track
Physical Abilities: Seeing, Color Perception, and Touching
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