Category Manager (CPG)

<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. Having associates who live these values and have a great passion for what they do makes Acosta a terrific company to work for.</strong>

Cincinnati, OH

Acosta - Corporate

<p><strong>Acosta is the engine that drives greater sales and market share for consumer goods manufacturers and retailers around the world. A privately held sales and marketing agency based in Jacksonville, Fla., Acosta has more than 100 offices around the world&nbsp;with more than 25,000 employees. Learn more about how our values, services and, most importantly, people are changing the CPG experience with proven results.</strong></p> <p><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. Having associates who live these values and have a great passion for what they do makes Acosta a terrific company to work for.</strong></p> https://www.acosta.com/

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Regular Full-Time

Overview: This role is on-site in our&nbsp;<strong>Cincinnati, OH</strong>&nbsp;office.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br /><br />As the Category Manager, you will be responsible for providing project management/coordination for Business Intelligence projects for assigned clients and customers. &nbsp;
Responsibilities: Essential Functions:<br /> <ul> <li>Analyze data to develop insights-based analysis/projects with recommendations focused on strategies and objectives</li> <li>Participate in the category review process working with other cross-functional teams to provide complete category management solutions.</li> <li>Independently develop and maintain client-specific reporting that measures performance against strategies and objectives.</li> <li>Work closely and often with assigned clients and business managers by setting up regular meetings to become a trusted advisor</li> <li>Build solid sales presentations using syndicated, shopper and other sources of data that provide solutions and recommendations to address business issues.</li> <li>Maintain optimal connectivity with clients to ensure understanding of KPI's, innovation, and other important information.</li> <li>Provide follow up and summarize results; Submit 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: <br /> <ul> <li>High School Diploma/GED</li> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree (preferred)</li> <li>Category Management Certification Preferred</li> <li>Related work experience can be substituted for educational requirement Work Experience Requirements:</li> <li>&nbsp;3 &ndash; 5 years related work experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:</li> <li>Must be able to demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, advanced macros. Knowledge of Power BI would be a strong asset.</li> <li>Must have experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools. Identifies and leverages relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions</li> <li>Able to effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools.</li> <li>Communicates clearly and effectively while understanding and adapting to audience.</li> <li>Independently manages project plans and assumes responsibility for tracking, communication and timing.</li> <li>Able to recognize problems and issues and identify info needed to diagnose.</li> <li>Demonstrates drive to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders</li> <li>Able to execute strategic objectives and provide input as needed to keep priorities on track. Acosta Sales &amp; Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer &nbsp; By submitting your application you agree with and accept the Acosta Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions. US:&nbsp;http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-us/ Canada:&nbsp;http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-ca/</li> </ul>