Sr Category Space Manager (POGs)

Acosta, Inc. • Rogers, AR

64d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will work on a Hybrid schedule, on-site in the Rogers, Arkansas office 3 days a wee k . You will lead a team of four Space Managers while serving as the category expert for the client. In this role, you'll be responsible for driving sales through the development of strategic, data-driven presentations that incorporate retailer and syndicated data, as well as insights from internal tools such as Blue Yonder, Circana Nielsen, etc.. You'll collaborate closely with Sales and Business Intelligence teams to deliver impactful recommendations , optimize planograms, and present actionable insights that strengthen client relationships and deliver measurable results.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED, Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• Related work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement
• 3-5 years related work experience
• Supervisory skills.
• College degree or equivalent work experience, including at least 3 years in the Consumer Package Goods (CPG) industry.
• 3 - 5 years of experience utilizing Blue Yonder, JDA Apollo, or other Space Management software, including advanced expertise in Space Analytics.
• An advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel and PowerPoint ; knowledge of Power BI is preferable.
• Effectively and independently conduct data mining operations utilizing retailer or syndicated data (IRI/Nielsen), CPG math concepts, and standard analytical tools.
• Self-starter - Identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations, identify potential solutions, and drive results.
• Clearly and concisely communicate relevant information and present to business partners, clients, and customers.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
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Nice To Haves

• Category Management Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for Space and Category Management projects utilizing retailer and/or syndicated data, industry-standard reports, and Acosta's proprietary Space analysis tools.
• Use Space-related insights to develop and maintain best-in-class planograms ; implement approved recommendations, clients' shelving standard, s and customer-specific objectives.
• Partner with Business Managers and other Business Intelligence (BI) associates to create sales presentations addressing client or customer business issues ; ensure quality results of final deliverables.
• Identify category space optimization opportunities , gain support for proposed changes and follow through on implementation.
• Create client-specific reports measuring performance against strategic initiatives and objectives; update and refresh weekly and monthly dashboards for assigned clients.
• Keep abreast of clients' Key Performance Indices (KPIs), strategies, and innovation; share information with BI and Sales partners.
• Engage with data/tool vendors to manage quality control of data sources , ensuring accuracy of all reports/deliverables.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees