Category Manager (CPG)

Acosta • Tampa, FL

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Category Manager (CPG) creates category-centric selling stories, provides analytical support to answer business questions, assesses the business impact of category management decisions, and owns client relationships. The role manages multiple requests, projects, and reporting routines while taking a proactive, thought-leadership approach with clients.

The position is hybrid, with three onsite days per week. The Category Manager works closely with clients, business managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver category management solutions, maintain client-specific reporting, and develop data-driven presentations and recommendations.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of related work experience.
• High school diploma or GED, or related work experience substituted for the educational requirement.
• Proficiency with Windows and related software, including Excel, PowerPoint, Visual Basic, and advanced macros.
• Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools.
• 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.
• Clear and effective communication skills, including the ability to adapt to the audience.
• Ability to independently manage project plans and take responsibility for tracking, communication, and timing.
• Ability to recognize problems and issues and identify information needed to diagnose them.
• Ability to meet expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to execute strategic objectives and provide input to keep priorities on track.
• Experience using technical software such as Circana (IRI), Nielsen, 84.51, Market 6, or Stratum.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Category Management Certification.
• Knowledge of Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to develop insights-based analyses and projects, with recommendations focused on strategies and objectives.
• Participate in the category review process with cross-functional teams to provide complete category management solutions.
• Independently develop and maintain client-specific reporting that measures performance against strategies and objectives.
• Work regularly with assigned clients and business managers, establishing meetings and serving as a trusted advisor.
• Build sales presentations using syndicated, panel, basket, shopper, and other data sources to provide solutions and recommendations for business issues.
• Maintain client connectivity to understand KPIs, innovation, and other important information.
• Manage multiple client requests, projects, and reporting routines proactively.
• Provide analytical support to answer business questions and understand the business impact of category management decisions.
• Own client relationships and provide thought leadership.

What This Job Offers

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