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    Category Manager - Eden Prairie, United States - Acosta Sales & Marketing

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    Description

    RESPONSIBILITIES
    Leverage

    Target POS/Vendor IQ, IRI, Nielsen, CKS

    , etc. to analyze data to de

    velop insights-based analysis

    /projects with recommendations focused on strategies and objectives

    Participate in the

    category review

    or line review processes working with other cross-functional teams to provide complete

    category management solutions

    .

    Independently develop and maintain client-specific reporting that

    measures performance against strategies

    and objectives.

    Build solid presentations using multiple data sources like

    syndicated, panel, basket,shopper,

    and other sources of data that provide solutions and recommendations to address business issues.

    Maintain connectivity with clients, attend all required meetings/calls to ensure

    understanding of

    KPI's, innovation

    , and other important information.

    Work closely and often with assigned clients and business managers by setting up

    regular

    meetings

    to become a trusted advisor

    Provide

    follow-up

    and

    summarize results

    Submit

    success

    storiesConsumer Packaged Goods


    QUALIFICATIONS

    Education Requirements:
    High School Diploma/GED

    Bachelor's Degree

    (preferred)

    Category Management Certification (preferred)

    Related work experience can be substituted for educational requirements

    Work Experience Requirements:

    3 – 5 years related work experience Consumer Packaged Goods

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:
    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.

    Experience withsyndicated data and/or space management tools.

    Identifies and leverages relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions

    Effectively and independently conduct datamining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools.

    Communicate clearly and effectively while understanding and adapting to audience.

    Independently manages project plans and assumes responsibility for tracking, communication and timing.

    Recognize problems and issues and identify info needed to diagnose.

    Demonstrate a drive to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders

    Execute strategic objectives and provide input as needed to keep priorities on track.

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    ABOUT US


    Acosta and Mosaic are the sales and marketing powerhouses behind the most recognized and proven brands with top retailers in the United States and Canada.

    We offer flexible services that maximize efficiency.

    Acosta has the talent and technology to build data-, reach- and relationship-driven strategies to execute those strategies, and the tools to monitor, track and optimize metrics-based results for customers and retailers.


    Acosta and its subsidiaries, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting.

    Acosta may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.


    Acosta et Mosaic sont les moteurs des ventes et du marketing derrière les marques les plus reconnues et éprouvées avec les meilleurs détaillants aux États-Unis et au Canada.

    Nous offrons des services flexibles qui maximisent l'efficacité.

    Acosta possède le talent et la technologie pour élaborer des stratégies axées sur les données, la portée et les relations pour exécuter ces stratégies, ainsi que les outils pour surveiller, suivre et optimiser les résultats basés sur des mesures pour les clients et les détaillants.

    This position is to be filled in Minneapolis, MN - On-site 3 days a week in Eden Prairie.

    As the Category Manager in the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry (CPG) you will perform a high level of support for the implementation of Category Management, Analytics, Insights and other related business insights initiatives supporting Target.

    You will demonstrate a high-level understanding of the sales drivers that affect Acosta's clients & customers and work with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced, value-add, and insight-driven analytics and recommendations.

    What's in it for You?- Competive Salary- Full benefits package - Medical, Dental and Vision- Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability- 401(k) program, with company match- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program- Exciting, fast-paced work environment- Career growth and advancement opportunities

    Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer


    Job Category:
    Marketing


    Position Type:
    Full time


    Business Unit:
    Sales


    Salary Range:
    $85, $128,700.00

    Req ID:

    126

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