Acosta Group

Category Manager (Small Format)

Acosta Group  •  Jacksonville, FL (Hybrid)  •  12 hours ago
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Job Description

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 small format 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 analysisprojects 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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Acosta Group

About Acosta Group

Acosta Group fuses storied expertise, unmatched connectivity and advanced insight to accelerate brand growth – everywhere you sell. Our collective of the most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies is reimagining how people connect with brands at every point in the consumer journey.

Comprised of Acosta, ActionLink, CORE Foodservice, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services and Product Connections, Acosta Group understands and anticipates evolving consumer needs, fueling accelerated performance to connect tomorrow's commerce today. The collective delivers end-to-end solutions, including headquarter sales services, omnichannel retail solutions, assisted sales and training, integrated marketing, foodservice sales enablement and culinary solutions, and the most advanced data and insights.

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Le groupe Acosta Group rassemble une expertise reconnue, une connectivité inégalée et des connaissances fines pour accélérer la croissance des marques - partout où vous êtes commercialisé. Notre collectif des agences de vente au détail, de marketing et de restauration les plus fiables réinvente la façon dont les gens se connectent aux marques à chaque étape du parcours du consommateur.

Composé d'Acosta, d'ActionLink, de CORE Foodservice, de CROSSMARK, de Mosaic, de Premium Retail Services et de Product Connections, le groupe Acosta Group comprend et anticipe les besoins en constante évolution des consommateurs, stimulant ainsi les performances accélérées pour connecter le commerce de demain dès aujourd'hui. Le collectif offre des solutions holistiques, y compris des services de vente externalisée, des solutions omnicanales de vente au détail, des ventes assistées et de la formation, du marketing intégré, des solutions de vente pour la restauration et la cuisine, ainsi que les données et les connaissances les plus avancées, et l’expertise nécessaire pour extraire la valeur de tous ces outils.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Jacksonville, Florida
Year Founded
Unknown
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