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DESCRIPTION

This position will work on a **Hybrid** schedule, on-site in the **Rogers, Arkansas** office **3 days a wee** k **.**

You will lead a team of **four Space Managers** while serving as the **category expert** for the client. In this role, you’ll be responsible for driving sales through the development of **strategic, data-driven presentations** that incorporate retailer and syndicated data, as well as insights from internal tools such as Blue Yonder, Circana Nielsen, etc..

You’ll collaborate closely with Sales and Business Intelligence teams to **deliver impactful recommendations** , **optimize planograms, and present actionable insights** that strengthen client relationships and deliver measurable results.

RESPONSIBILITIES

+ **Provide analytical support for Space and Category Management projects** utilizing retailer and/or syndicated data, industry-standard reports, and Acosta’s proprietary Space analysis tools.

+ Use **Space-related insights to develop and maintain best-in-class planograms** ; implement approved recommendations, clients’ shelving standard, s and customer-specific objectives.

+ Partner with Business Managers and other Business Intelligence (BI) associates to **create sales presentations addressing client or customer business issues** ; ensure quality results of final deliverables.

+ **Identify category space optimization opportunities** , gain support for proposed changes and follow through on implementation.

+ Create client-specific reports **measuring performance against strategic initiatives** and objectives; update and refresh weekly and monthly dashboards for assigned clients.

+ Keep abreast of clients’ **Key Performance Indices** (KPIs), strategies, and innovation; share information with BI and Sales partners.

+ **Engage with data/tool vendors to manage quality control of data sources** , ensuring accuracy of all reports/deliverables.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements:

+ High School Diploma/GED, Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

+ Related work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement

+ Category Management Certification **Preferred**

**Work Experience Requirements** :

+ 3-5 years related work experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:

+ Supervisory skills.

+ College degree **or** equivalent work experience, including at least **3 years** in the **Consumer Package Goods** (CPG) industry.

+ 3 – 5 years of experience utilizing Blue Yonder, JDA Apollo, or other Space Management software, including **advanced expertise in Space Analytics.**

+ An advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including **Excel** and **PowerPoint** ; knowledge of **Power BI is** preferable.

+ Effectively and independently conduct data mining operations utilizing retailer or syndicated data (IRI/Nielsen), CPG math concepts, and standard analytical tools.

+ Self-starter - Identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations, **identify potential solutions,** and drive results.

+ Clearly and concisely communicate relevant information and present to business partners, clients, and customers.

+ Strong organizational skills and ability to **manage multiple projects**

Physical Abilities

+ Seeing

+ Color Perception

+ Touching

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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 is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [email protected]. 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.

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Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

**Job Category:** Marketing

**Position Type:** Full time

**Business Unit:** Sales

**Salary Range:** $80,000.00 - $100,000.00

**Company:** Acosta Employee Holdco LLC

**Req ID:** 14981

**Employer Description:** ACOSTA\_EMP\_DESC