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Acosta Group

Sr. Category Analyst (Wholesale)

Pay: $65,750/yr
Posted: 6 weeks ago
Location: 14 locations (Hybrid)
Last Updated: 3 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 9/14/2026

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A Strategic Planner or Strategic Analyst is responsible for identifying the needs of their business and developing plans to determine the direction it should take to succeed. These analysts are employed in a variety of fields, though they are typically found in IT, finance, banking, business operations fields.

$128,816 / year median in Florida

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

  • DESCRIPTION
  • This position is a
  • \#Hybrid
  • role, requiring
  • 3 days
  • in the office
  • per week.
  • You will perform a valuable role in
  • support
  • of the
  • sales team
  • and build a strong partnership with our clients. You will conduct
  • high-quality
  • analysis
  • and synthesis of multi-source data to evaluate
  • item performance, assortment planning,
  • and
  • store clustering through the modular process
  • , while leveraging effective communication &
  • influencing
  • to orchestrate
  • action
  • .
    • RESPONSIBILITIES
    • + Provide
    • analytical analysis, insights,
    • and
    • recommendations
    • for category management projects and initiatives utilizing retailer POS and NielsenIQ/Circana (IRI) data sources and reporting tools. +
    • System tools required: Retailer POS, Circana (IRI)/NielsenIQ
    • + Strong a
    • nalytics, insights, presentation, and storytelling
    • skills + Participate in the
    • development of category presentations
    • incorporating syndicated data and other sources of data that address business issues + Work closely with
    • CPG Category Management
    • and
    • Space Technology
    • teams to ensure quality results are delivered + Keep abreast of client's KPIs, strategies, innovation, and other important information. + Leverage relationships with clients to understand key retailer deliverables, category strategies, and project timelines. + Category Analyst/Manager
    • Certification
    • is a plus.
    • QUALIFICATIONS
    • Education Requirements:
    • + Bachelor's Degree + Related work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement
    • Work Experience Requirements:
    • + 2+ years related experience
    • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:
    • + Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, and advanced macro's. + Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools. + Clearly and concisely communicate relevant information. + Identify and leverage relevant data to
    • diagnose situations and identify potential solutions
    • + Effectively and independently
    • conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts
    • and tools.
    • \#DiscoverYourPath
    • ABOUT US
    • Acosta is a part of Acosta Group - a collective of the industry's most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey.
    Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world. But it's not just about what we do - it's about who we are. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we're a community of forward-thinking, value-driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact
    • AskHR@acosta.com
    • •. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request. Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting. The Acosta Group utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this entails and your rights as a job applicant, please use the link provided to access information on our use of E-Verify and your right to work. Employer Resources (e-verify.gov) By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use.
    • \#DiscoverYourPath
    • Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    • Job Category:
    • Marketing
    • Position Type:
    • Full time
    • Business Unit:
    • Sales
    • Salary Range:
    • $61500.00 - $70000.00
    • Company:
    • Acosta Employee Holdco LLC
    • Req ID:
    • 35515
    • Employer Description:
    • US\_ACOSTA\_EMPLOYER DESC