Acosta Sales & Marketing
Sr Category Manager (CPG)
Acosta Sales & Marketing, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290
DESCRIPTION
This position will work
#hybrid
, 3 days in the office.
You will
lead
the development and utilization of data that enables our sales team and broker partners to secure
Category Advisor
or
Category Captain
status with our customers. You also provide project management & coordination for
Space Planning projects .
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage all activities involved in
space planning
and merchandising for the assigned categories for the assigned clients and customers.
Train, supervise,
and
evaluate direct reports
against completion of performance agreements, maintaining
scorecards,
and submitting
success stories
.
Responsible for
analyzing data to develop recommendations
geared towards our clients and/or customers’ strategic objectives.
Oversee the team’s preparation of
space management client-deliverables
to support
category reviews
, including charts, graphs, velocity reports, financial metrics, and
planogram
layouts.
Engage regularly with clients to fully understand their needs;
develop proposals
to meet the client(s) and customer(s) expectations. Serve as the client’s advocate to Acosta to ensure our services and performance align with their expectations.
Provide
analytical support for category management projects
and initiatives, including the
development and maintenance of planograms
, store clustering, implementing merchandising standards, and utilizing Acosta’s internal and proprietary tools; leverage automation capabilities wherever possible.
QUALIFICATIONS
Five or more years
of relevant experience in
Retail
or
Consumer Package Goods
(CPG)
Demonstrated knowledge of Space Management solutions and Retail data analytics (i.e. Blue Yonder/JDA, Nielson, Circana, etc)
Microsoft Office Suite
applications (i.e.
PowerPoint
and
Excel ) is to conduct data mining utilizing syndicated data sources and CPG math concepts.
Data analysis
and
project management
background are a
plus
.
Experience
managing a team
of varying skill sets and capabilities.
Communicate
clearly and effectively to manage projects while assuming responsibility for tracking, tollgates,
team performance,
and
team accountability
.
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 AskHR@acosta.com. 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 . #DiscoverYourPath
Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Category:
Marketing
Position Type:
Full time
Business Unit:
Sales
Salary Range:
$80,000.00 - $95,000.00
Company:
Acosta Employee Holdco LLC
Req ID:
19053
Employer Description:
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#hybrid
, 3 days in the office.
You will
lead
the development and utilization of data that enables our sales team and broker partners to secure
Category Advisor
or
Category Captain
status with our customers. You also provide project management & coordination for
Space Planning projects .
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage all activities involved in
space planning
and merchandising for the assigned categories for the assigned clients and customers.
Train, supervise,
and
evaluate direct reports
against completion of performance agreements, maintaining
scorecards,
and submitting
success stories
.
Responsible for
analyzing data to develop recommendations
geared towards our clients and/or customers’ strategic objectives.
Oversee the team’s preparation of
space management client-deliverables
to support
category reviews
, including charts, graphs, velocity reports, financial metrics, and
planogram
layouts.
Engage regularly with clients to fully understand their needs;
develop proposals
to meet the client(s) and customer(s) expectations. Serve as the client’s advocate to Acosta to ensure our services and performance align with their expectations.
Provide
analytical support for category management projects
and initiatives, including the
development and maintenance of planograms
, store clustering, implementing merchandising standards, and utilizing Acosta’s internal and proprietary tools; leverage automation capabilities wherever possible.
QUALIFICATIONS
Five or more years
of relevant experience in
Retail
or
Consumer Package Goods
(CPG)
Demonstrated knowledge of Space Management solutions and Retail data analytics (i.e. Blue Yonder/JDA, Nielson, Circana, etc)
Microsoft Office Suite
applications (i.e.
PowerPoint
and
Excel ) is to conduct data mining utilizing syndicated data sources and CPG math concepts.
Data analysis
and
project management
background are a
plus
.
Experience
managing a team
of varying skill sets and capabilities.
Communicate
clearly and effectively to manage projects while assuming responsibility for tracking, tollgates,
team performance,
and
team accountability
.
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 AskHR@acosta.com. 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 . #DiscoverYourPath
Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Category:
Marketing
Position Type:
Full time
Business Unit:
Sales
Salary Range:
$80,000.00 - $95,000.00
Company:
Acosta Employee Holdco LLC
Req ID:
19053
Employer Description:
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