Category Management Trainer & Instructional Designer (CPG)

Acosta • Scottsdale, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is open to candidates located #Anywhere in the United States - Working a #Hybrid work schedule for candidates living near a company office. You will develop, design, and deliver training for associates that provide business insights and space management expertise to acosta group , our clients, and customers. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver training focusing on advanced, value-added, and insight-driven analytical solutions that provide actionable insights , business solutions , and profitable recommendations .

Requirements

• Develop, Design, and deliver engaging live and e-learning courses on BI-related topics.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining attention to detail and prioritizing effectively
• Collaborate with leaders to identify training needs and build targeted instructional materials.
• Provide training to strengthen client management skills and position Acosta as a strategic advisor.
• Evaluate Training Effectiveness , collect feedback, assess learning outcomes, and recommend improvements.
• Analyze data and offer strategic recommendations across product, pricing, promotion, and placement.
• Train associates in maximizing category reviews using data, tools, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Guide teams in building impactful sales presentations using syndicated and shopper data, with a focus on tools like Foresite.
• Deliver KPI-driven reports to track progress and validate performance.
• Summarize analysis results and create case studies to highlight success stories .
• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED; bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• 3-5 years related work experience
• Strong knowledge of CPG and retail industry tools , data sources, and concepts.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel , PowerPoint , Teams , and Articulate 360.
• Skilled in analyzing business challenges , preparing data-driven plans, and identifying growth opportunities.
• Effective communicator with strong presentation skills , able to adapt to diverse audiences.
• Experienced in managing projects independently , breaking down complex problems, and tracking progress.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and translate strategic goals into actionable plans.

Nice To Haves

• Category Management or Space Management Certifications (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging live virtual courses, e-learning modules, videos, and training materials on a variety of BI topics and software.
• Work with subject matter experts to identify the target audience’s training needs and develop courses and curriculums to meet objectives.
• Analyze complex data and provide thoughtful, proactive guidance and recommendations that address the 4-Ps (product, pricing, promotion, placement).
• Understand the category review process through the 3-call process while engaging with cross-functional teams to provide a complete category management solution.
• Knowledge of building compelling sales presentations using syndicated , shopper, and other sources of data that provide in-depth analysis and solutions that address current business issues.
• Understand client KPIs that drive profit & sales and deliver data reports to the scorecard or validate progress.
• Provide materials that train associates on follow-up and summarize results of analysis; create case studies and success stories.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED