Category Analyst (CPG)

Acosta Marketing Position

This position will be hybrid, working on-site three days a week. You will generate data-driven insights to support category management, promotional strategies, and trade spend optimization, driving value for customers and clients. Support key sales projects and initiatives, including category reviews, new item presentations, scorecards, assortment and shelving recommendations, and ad hoc analytics.

What You'll Do:

• Analyze CPG & syndicated data to support category reviews, promotional analysis, trade spend, new item launches, and sales initiatives
• Build dashboards, scorecards, and reports that tell a story
• Collaborate with business managers to deliver high-impact insights
• Ensure data accuracy and quality across tools and sources
• Stay in tune with client KPIs, trends, and innovations

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree (preferred)
• 1+ years of experience in analytics, CPG, or retail
• Strong Excel & PowerPoint skills; Power BI is a big plus
• Experience with POS, syndicated data, or space management tools is a bonus
• A curious mind, a drive for results, and a team-first attitude

About Us:

Acosta is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry's most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world. But it's not just about what we do – it's about who we are. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we're a community of forward-thinking, value-driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners, and their customers. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request. Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting. The Acosta Group utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this entails and your rights as a job applicant, please use the link provided to access information on our use of E-Verify and your right to work. Employer Resources (e-verify.gov) By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use.