Consumer & Category Insights Manager

Acosta Group Job Opportunity

This position is hybrid, in office three days a week. You will conduct high quality analysis and synthesis of multi-source data to evaluate item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering through the modular process, while leveraging effective communication & influencing to orchestrate action.

Partner with clients and business leaders to develop data-driven growth strategies.

Analyze POS, loyalty, panel, and syndicated data to uncover customer and category insights.

Deliver actionable recommendations that drive sales, market share, and category growth.

Translate consumer, shopper, and category data into clear business opportunities.

Develop and present customer, category, and business performance reviews.

Collaborate with sales, category management, and analytics teams to support strategic planning.

Leverage Circana (IRI), NielsenIQ, loyalty, and POS data to identify trends and opportunities.

Bachelor's degree required.

Three or more years of experience in category management, insights, analytics, or CPG sales.

Experience with POS, loyalty, panel, and syndicated data (Circana/IRI, NielsenIQ).

Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

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. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use.