Category Manager (Pet)

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Acosta - Business Intelligence

<p class="p1"><strong>At Acosta, we connect people to the brands they love. We are a leading provider of sales and marketing services in the consumer goods, retail, and foodservice industries across North America and the U.K. With more than 20,000 high-performing associates, we are committed to helping our clients win in the modern marketplace. </strong></p> <p class="p1"><strong>Acosta is proud to foster a corporate culture that is empowering, inclusive and responsible. Our values center on people, integrity, results, trust, teamwork, innovation, and balance and our associates live these values every day. </strong></p> <p class="p1"><strong>At Acosta, benefits are about so much more than just medical or retirement plans. They are about supporting the overall well-being of our associates. When we can help our associates achieve lifelong well-being, it allows us to set an example and inspire the same in the customers and clients we serve. We offer a competitive benefits package and programs that support flexibility and work/life balance.</strong></p> https://www.acosta.com/

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Regular Full-Time

Overview: This is a <strong>work-from-home</strong> opportunity (<strong>CST</strong>), supporting the <strong>Pet Category</strong> &nbsp; <br /><br />The Category Manager provides a high level of support for the implementation of Category Management and other related business insights initiatives within a designated customer.&nbsp; <br /><br />You will regularly meet with multi-division retailers in the market along with business managers to drive category management initiatives.&nbsp; As well as manage major projects or programs in the areas of space, merchandising, pricing requirements in assigned categories and have a long-term effect on business results.
Responsibilities: Essential Functions:<br /> <ul> <li>Analyze complex data and provide thoughtful, proactive guidance and recommendations that address the 4-Ps (product, pricing, promotion, placement).</li> <li>Lead and direct the category review process through the 3-call process while engaging with cross-functional teams to provide a complete category management solution.</li> <li>Build compelling sales presentations using syndicated, shopper and other sources of data that provide in-depth analysis and solutions that address current business issues.</li> <li>Understand client KPIs that drive profit and sales and deliver data reports to scorecard or validate progress.</li> <li>Work closely and often with assigned clients and business managers by setting up regular meetings to become a trusted advisor.</li> <li>Provide follow up and summarize results of analysis; create case studies and success stories.</li> <li>Attend sales calls at assigned customers.</li> <li>Meeting the physical requirements &ndash; listed below</li> <li>Other duties as assigned &nbsp;</li> </ul>
Requirements: Education Requirements:<br /> <ul> <li>High School Diploma/GED</li> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree (preferred)</li> <li>Related work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement</li> <li>Category Management Certification Preferred Work Experience Requirements:</li> <li>3-5 years related work experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:</li> <li>Must possess a solid working knowledge of the CPG industry (data sources, tools, concepts, etc.). Must be proficient in industry tools utilized in the completion of the work assigned.</li> <li>Must be able to demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, advanced macro&rsquo;s, Power BI as needed.</li> <li>Demonstrates advanced skill in plan preparation, delivering effective solutions.</li> <li>Able to extrapolate opportunities to drive results based on analysis of a business challenge or opportunity.</li> <li>Communicates clearly and effectively while understanding and adapting to the audience.</li> <li>Independently manages and, at times, leads project plans and assumes responsibility for tracking, communication and timing.</li> <li>Able to break down larger problems into smaller components and potential resolutions.</li> <li>Builds and maintains effective relationships with stakeholders, gaining trust and respect, leading to optimal execution of results.</li> <li>Executing against strategic objectives by developing tactical plans. &nbsp;</li> </ul> The incumbent(s) in this position should exhibit the following Acosta values: <br /> <ul> <li>People Minded&ndash; Must show dignity and respect to all people</li> <li>Integrity&ndash; Must exemplify the highest degree of ethical behavior</li> <li>Results-Oriented&ndash; Must show passion, pride, and commitment to succeed</li> <li>Trust&ndash; Must be honest, sincere, and confident</li> <li>Teamwork&ndash; Must build trusting relationships</li> <li>Innovation&ndash; Must progress through a combination of creativity, common sense, and vision</li> <li>Balance&ndash; Must maintain an optimistic attitude and keep perspective on what is important in life. &nbsp; &nbsp;</li> </ul> <br />By submitting your application you agree with and accept the Acosta Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions. &nbsp; &nbsp; US:&nbsp;http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-us/ Canada:&nbsp;http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-ca/