DESCRIPTION
Candidates must reside within a 2-hour radius of Cincinnati, Ohio, as travel to our office for meetings is required.
You will perform a valuable role in supporting the category advisor team and building a strong partnership with our client by providing merchandising solutions and decision support that drive business growth .
You will conduct high quality analysis and synthesis of multi-source data to evaluate item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering through the modular process , while leveraging effective communication & influencing to orchestrate action .
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions:
Provide analytical analysis, insights, and recommendations for category management projects and initiatives utilizing retailer POS and NielsenIQ/Circana (IRI) data sources and reporting tools.
System tools required: Retailer POS, Circana (IRI)/NielsenIQ, 84.51, Stratum, etc.
Strong a nalytics, insights, presentation, and storytelling skills
Build, update, and refresh weekly and monthly dashboards (weekly POS + monthly category recaps)
Participate in the development of category presentations incorporating syndicated data and other sources of data that address business issues
Work closely with CPG Category Management and Space Technology teams to ensure quality results are delivered
Keep abreast of client’s KPIs, strategies, innovation, and other important information.
Leverage relationships with clients to understand key retailer deliverables, category strategies, and project timelines.
Category Analyst/Manager Certification is a plus.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Requirements:
Work Experience Requirements:
- 1 – 3 years related experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:
Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, and advanced macro’s.
Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools.
Clearly and concisely communicate relevant information.
Identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions
Effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools.
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ABOUT US
Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Category: Marketing
Position Type: Full time
Business Unit: Sales
Salary Range: $61,500.00 - $71,000.00
Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC
Req ID: 5093