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Sr Category Manager (Retail Analytics)

Jacksonville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Jun 2026

About the role

This is a #hybrid position working 3 days per week in the office.

As a key member of the team, you will bring data to life by connecting insights, trends, and shopper behaviors into clear stories that inform strategy. You will leverage syndicated and customer data to uncover what’s happening in the market—and more importantly, why it matters.

Your ability to synthesize complex information and translate analysis into actionable, executive‑ready storytelling will help shape category and commercial strategies for a portfolio of well‑known Nutrition brands - This is not a Power BI Developer role.

Design and deliver automated, scalable reporting solutions (Power BI, Excel, syndicated databases) to track category performance, distribution, assortment, pricing, and promotional effectiveness
Translate large, complex datasets (POS, Nielsen/Circana, panel, loyalty, internal shipment data) into actionable insights, predictive hypotheses, and prioritized growth opportunities
Build and maintain Power BI dashboards for category health monitoring, executive scorecards, and ad‑hoc analytics, reducing manual reporting cycle time
Partner with retailer analytics and insights teams to co‑develop advanced diagnostic and prescriptive analyses supporting category strategy decisions
Contribute to executive‑ready presentations including market trends, competitive analytics, panel data, whitespace identification, SWOT, and assortment optimization

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in business analytics, market research, statistics, or any related field

Work Experience:

5+years related work experience, preferably in the CPG industry
Hands‑on experience with syndicated and customer scan data (e.g., Nielsen, Numerator), using insights to shape strategic narratives
Proven ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable recommendations that guide business decisions
Strong communication and presentation skills, with confidence in telling concise, executive‑ready stories
Detail‑oriented, analytical mindset with the ability to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining clarity and focus in a fast‑paced environment

#DiscoverYourPath

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.

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