Category Analyst – CPG

Acosta

Category Analyst providing analytical support for category management and sales projects. Generating insights and developing sales presentations for Acosta Group's clients in the CPG sector.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Florida, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $52,200 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generate data and insights in support of category management and sales projects and initiatives.
Responsible for quality control of data sources and ensuring accuracy of deliverables.
Build and update weekly and monthly dashboards and provide insights.
Participate in the development of sales presentations incorporating syndicated data.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree preferred
1+ years of related work experience
Demonstrate an intermediate degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications including Excel and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of Power BI and advanced macros would be a strong asset.
Experience with retailer POS, syndicated data, and/or category/space management tools would be an asset.
Demonstrates a drive for results, pursuing assigned tasks with energy and a desire to achieve.
Able to understand and apply basic math and CPG principles in achievement of assigned work.
Effectively communicate and interact with others and work effectively within a team.

Benefits

Comp & perks

work-life balance, offering flexible scheduling options
reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisquality controldashboard developmentExcelPowerPointPower BIadvanced macrosbasic mathCPG principlescategory management

Soft Skills

drive for resultsenergycommunicationteamwork

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree