• Category Manager (Coca-Cola)

    Acosta Group (Minneapolis, MN)


    DESCRIPTION

    You will work **\#hybrid** on-site with Coke, **3 days a week** .

     

    You will provide 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 trends and drivers** that **affect** Retailers, Brands, and Consumers working with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced, value-added, and **insight-driven analytics** and **recommendations** .

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Leverage **Target POS/Vendor IQ, Circana, Nielsen, CKS** , **Numerator,** etc. to analyze data to **develop 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, such as **syndicated, panel, basket, shopper,** and **other sources of data,** that provide solutions and recommendations to address business issues.

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

    + understanding of **KPIs, 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**

    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, preferably supporting **mass or grocery channel** and **Target** experience a plus

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

    + Experience with syndi **cated data** and **space management** software and **analysis** related to shelf merchandising

    + Identify and leverage **relevant data to diagnose situations** and identify potential solutions

    + Effectively and independently **conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools** .

    + Independently manage project plans and **assume responsibility** for tracking, communication, and timing.

    + **Recognize** problems and issues and **identify the info needed to diagnose** .

    + Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel **, PowerPoint. Knowledge of Power BI** would be a strong asset.

    + **Communicate clearly and effectively while understanding and adapting to the audience** .

    + 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 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 and its subsidiaries believe the posted compensation range accurately reflects this role at the time of posting. Final pay may vary based on qualifications and location, and the range may be updated in the future.

     

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    Acosta is part of Acosta Group. To learn more about Acosta click here: https://acosta.jobs/agency/acosta

    Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    **Job Category:** Marketing

    **Position Type:** Full time

    **Business Unit:** Sales

    **Salary Range:** $79,000.00 - $90,000.00

    **Company:** Acosta Employee Holdco LLC

    **Req ID:** 5838