Category Manager, CPG

Acosta

. Create category-centric selling stories .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,600 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced analytical skills to provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis, while effectively managing client relationships and project timelines. Proficient in utilizing syndicated data platforms and tools to support category management and strategic objectives.

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Data AnalysisClient Relationship ManagementSyndicated Data PlatformsProject ManagementAdvanced Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Data MiningCPG Math ConceptsAdvanced MacrosReporting DevelopmentCategory ManagementAnalytical SupportSales PresentationsPerformance Measurement

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationAttention to DetailTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Circana (IRI)Nielsen84.51Market 6StratumWindows ApplicationsPowerPointVB

Industry Keywords

Category ManagementSyndicated DataClient ConnectivityKPI Understanding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create category-centric selling stories
Provide analytical support to answer business questions
Assess the impact of category management-driven decisions on the business
Own and maintain client relationships
Manage multiple requests, projects, and reporting routines
Analyze data to develop insights-based analyses and projects with recommendations focused on strategies and objectives
Use Circana (IRI), Nielsen, 84.51, Market 6, Stratum, or other syndicated data platforms
Participate in the category review process with cross-functional teams
Develop and maintain client-specific reporting measuring performance against strategies and objectives
Set up regular meetings with assigned clients and business managers to become a trusted advisor
Build sales presentations using syndicated, panel, basket, shopper, and other data sources
Maintain client connectivity to ensure understanding of KPIs, innovation, and other important information

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/GED
Related work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement
3+ years related work experience
Advanced proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, 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 conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools
Ability to independently manage project plans and assume responsibility for tracking, communication, and timing
Ability to recognize problems and issues and identify the information needed to diagnose
Ability to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders
Ability to execute strategic objectives and provide input as needed to keep priorities on track
Ability to sit for extended periods, typically 6+ hours per day
Ability to use a computer, including keyboard and mouse, for prolonged periods
Ability to lift and carry light items, typically 20+ pounds
Ability to reach, bend, or stoop occasionally
Ability to maintain focus and attention for long periods of desk-based work
Ability to follow clear directions
Ability to perform repetitive motions consistently throughout the workday