About this role
This is a #hybrid position, working in the office 3 days a week. You will lead the business insights partnership between Acosta and our client. Working with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced, value-added, and insight-driven analytical solutions that provide actionable insights, business solutions, and profitable recommendations. With a high-level understanding of the sales drivers that affect clients and customers.
• Analyze complex data and provide thoughtful, proactive guidance and recommendations that address the 4-Ps (product, pricing, promotion, placement), supporting the General Merchandise category. • Lead and direct the category review process through the 3-call process while engaging with cross-functional teams to provide a complete category management solution. • Build compelling sales presentations using syndicated, shopper, and other sources of data that provide in-depth analysis and solutions that address current business issues. • Understand your client's KPIs that drive profit & sales and deliver data reports to the scorecard or validate progress. • Work closely and often with clients and business managers by setting up regular meetings to become a trusted advisor. • Provide follow-up and summarize results of analysis; create case studies and success stories.
Education Requirements:
• High School Diploma/GED, Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) • Related work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement • Category Management Certification Preferred Work Experience Requirements:
• 3+ years related work experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:
• Solid working knowledge of the CPG industry (data sources, tools, concepts, etc.). • Proficient in industry tools utilized in the completion of the work assigned. • Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI as needed. • Advanced skill in plan preparation and delivering effective solutions. • Extrapolate opportunities to drive results based on analysis of a business challenge or opportunity. • Communicate clearly and effectively while understanding and adapting to the audience. • Independently manages and, at times, leads project plans and assumes responsibility for tracking, communication, and timing. • Break down larger problems into smaller components and potential resolutions. • Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, gaining trust and respect, leading to optimal execution of results. • Execute against strategic objectives by developing tactical plans. #DiscoverYourPath