Category & Insights Analyst

Category & Insights Analyst at Lack + Daily Marketing Recruiting Experts Category & Insights Analyst at Lack + Daily Marketing Recruiting Experts in Elmhurst, Illinois Posted in 11 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Category & Insights Analyst - Food CPG ???? Chicago, IL (Downtown) | Full-time, Onsite (5 days/week) ???? No relocation assistance offered We're partnering with a private equity-backed food company with a portfolio of well-known brands to hire a Category & Insights Analyst . This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth, build-mode organization where you'll play a key role in shaping category strategy and supporting major retail relationships. If you love working with data, building compelling selling stories, and influencing both internal teams and retail partners - this is a strong career-building role. ???? Why This Role Stands Out Join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial CPG business Work on iconic brands with strong retail presence High visibility with both sales teams and retail customers Opportunity to influence category strategy, assortment, and merchandising Broad exposure across insights, analytics, and customer-facing work ???? What You'll Own Category Insights & Analytics Analyze syndicated data (Nielsen/IRI/SPINS), POS, and panel data to identify trends and opportunities Deliver ongoing consumption reporting and KPI tracking Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights Customer & Sales Support Build fact-based selling stories for retail partners Support sales presentations, including innovation sell-in and assortment recommendations Provide retailer-specific insights to improve performance and drive growth Category Strategy & Merchandising Develop recommendations on assortment, pricing, and merchandising strategies Support planogram (POG) development and optimization Leverage category expertise to influence retail decisions Research & Trend Identification Identify opportunities for additional research to deepen consumer and category understanding Stay on top of emerging trends in food and CPG ? What We're Looking For 2+ years of experience in Category Management, Insights, Market Research, Sales, or Marketing (CPG preferred) Strong experience with syndicated data (Nielsen, IRI, SPINS) Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into insights and recommendations Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders ???? Bachelor's degree required ????

Ideal Profile You are:

Highly analytical and detail-oriented A proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Comfortable working cross-functionally and supporting sales teams Passionate about food, consumer behavior, and retail trends