Category Analyst

Acosta•Eden Prairie, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is #Hybrid, in the office 3 days a week. You will provide for the integration of syndicated scanning data and/or demographic information into graphical presentations and/or category management business reviews within the assigned Marketing area.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Bachelor’s Degree
Equivalent work experience in marketing analysis or previous experience as a category analyst with specific knowledge of IRI and/or ACNielson systems, data, and their uses in building category business reviews may be substituted for some educational requirements.
Must be computer literate with a high degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, email, fax, database management, AC Nielsen, Spectra (in offices where applicable) and IRI data.
Must be able to effectively communicate with others.
Must be able to operate a calculator, computer, and printer, fax machine, telephone and copy machine.
Must be able to make presentations coupled with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be attentive to detail and accurate.
Must be able to effectively interact with peers, sales group and management teams.
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the branch marketing manager and/or the category development manager to implement strategic plans developed by sales and marketing for the market, hub, client, or customer team.
As directed, create business reviews and presentations dealing with specific needs as they pertain to category management, top line reports, and “New Client Interviews”.
Responsible for the use and understanding of IRI and ACNielsen syndicated scanning data, Spectra Demographic data and systems utilized to generate the information for category reviews.
Analyze and create base marketing presentations for assigned clients within the market, hub, client, or customer team.
Assist business managers, clients and/or trade contacts, marketing, and MIS departments to fulfill requirements as needed within the market, hub, client or customer team.
Participate in local market presentations and assist in the operation of presentation equipment (computers, LCD Panel, overhead, etc.) as required.
Coordinate efforts and communications with the region’s marketing hub to ensure all information and analytical requirements for the branch are being met.
Visiting customers in the market with business managers may be required.
Meeting the physical requirements – listed below
Other duties as assigned