Senior Analyst, Category Management

Acosta

Senior Category Analyst supporting Acosta Group’s retail and marketing services through category analysis. Evaluating sales data, assortments, store clusters, and client KPIs to drive customer sales.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeBloomfield • Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $61,500 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities in evaluating item performance and category management, utilizing data from retailer POS and NielsenIQ/Circana. Proficient in synthesizing multi-source data to provide actionable insights and recommendations while effectively communicating with clients and stakeholders.

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Data AnalysisCategory ManagementExcel ProficiencySyndicated Data ExperienceCategory Analyst Certification

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Hard Skills

Data MiningAssortment PlanningStore ClusteringAdvanced MacrosCPG Math Concepts

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

NielsenIQCircanaRetailer POSPowerPointWindows Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Category Analyst/Manager Certification

Industry Keywords

CPGCategory StrategiesClient KPIsSpace Management ToolsBusiness Insights

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the sales team and build strong partnerships with clients
Conduct high-quality analysis and synthesize multi-source data
Evaluate item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering through the modular process
Provide analytical analysis, insights, and recommendations for category management projects and initiatives
Use retailer POS and NielsenIQ/Circana (IRI) data sources and reporting tools
Develop category presentations incorporating syndicated and other data to address business issues
Collaborate with CPG Category Management and Space Technology teams to deliver quality results
Monitor client KPIs, strategies, innovation, and other important information
Leverage client relationships to understand retailer deliverables, category strategies, and project timelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree, or related work experience may be substituted
2+ years of related experience
Advanced proficiency in Windows and related software applications
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, VB, and advanced macros
Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools
Ability to clearly and concisely communicate relevant information
Ability to identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions
Ability to independently conduct data mining using CPG math concepts and tools
Category Analyst/Manager Certification is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Work-life balance
Flexible scheduling options for many field roles