Acosta

Director, Category Advisor – CPG

Acosta

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Rogers • United States

Visit company website

Explore more

✨ AI Apply
Apply

Salary

💰 $102,900 - $125,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

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

Requirements

  • 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, NielsenIQ, 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.
Benefits
  • flexible scheduling options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
data managementproject managementanalytical deliverablescategory managementconsumer insightsautomation toolsAI toolsNielsenIQIRI/CircanaRetailer POS
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationpresentationstorytellingaccountabilityrelationship buildingstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingadaptability
Certifications
Category Management certification