Category Insights Manager

Category Insights Manager at Advantage Sales & Marketing in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Category Insights Manager Job Locations US-ID-Boise | US-CA-Anaheim | US-CA-Pleasanton

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City Boise Primary Posting Location :

State/Province ID Primary Posting Location :

Postal Code 83701

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Country US Requisition

ID 2026-438166

Position Type Full Time Category Category Management, Insights and Planning Minimum USD $75,000.00/Yr. Maximum USD $90,000.00/Yr. Summary Category Insights Manager As a Category Insights Manager, you will serve as a critical analytical and insights resource for our national clients with $20M+ in retail sales in a specific regional sales market. You will play a strategic role in delivering consumer and marketplace insights. In this position, you will serve as a key business partner to the Category Analytics & Insights and sales teams in helping diagnose business problems and drive business growth. Working closely with a regional sales office, you will collaborate with internal and external clients to identify data reporting needs, conduct business data analysis, and create both ad hoc and standardized reports to facilitate actionable insights. You may provide direction to one or more Business Intelligence Analysts to assist in his/her development of analyzing and reporting information using a variety of tools, data sets (i.e., NIQ, Circana, customer, shipment, etc.), and techniques. As the Category Insights Manager, you will be regarded as the subject matter expert in consumption data for your assigned clients. You may also be involved in developing or implementing tools to enhance processes for capturing business data and maintaining data quality. Take this opportunity to join North America's leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today! What we offer: Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life) 401(k) with company match Training and Career Development Generous Paid Time-Off

Responsibilities:

Ability to develop compelling stories for innovative/up-and-coming brands with a limited history. Present insights and strategic initiatives to client directors and Advantage key account managers. Opportunity analysis Assortment analysis Innovation launch Post-promotion analysis Retailer reviews Category reviews Emphasis on understanding shopper behavior, category trends, and identifying market opportunities. Thought leadership in positioning products for buyers.

Qualifications:

5-10 years in retail analytics or category management (not financial/Healthcare or data-only analytics). Syndicated data experience preferred. Circana Nielsen Advanced Excel - reporting, pivot tables scorecards. Power BI preferred. Strong communication and storytelling ability Job Will Remain Open Until Filled Responsibilities The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today. Responsibilities

Strategic Business Insights:

Keep a pulse on the business, bringing the right insights and market data to measure DSMP tactical execution. Leverage key learnings to inform plan adjustments and partner with sales and Category Analytics & Insights team for in-market execution.

Trade & Pricing:

Contribute to the development of retail trade & promotional pricing recommendations, supporting the Sales Team with in-depth pre- and post-promotional analysis. Insights and learnings to enhance trade effectiveness and efficiency for Clients.

Business Reviews & Market Assessments:

Provide insights and data from a variety of sources in... For full info follow application link. Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC dba Advantage Solutions ("Advantage Solutions") is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, Advantage Solutions shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law. Should you believe you need an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact Advantage Solutions Workplace Accommodation's Dept. at 949-214-2525 or workplaceaccommodations@advantagesolutions.net.

Job Posting:

2534173

Posted On:

Apr 29, 2026

Updated On:

Apr 29, 2026