Jobs and Careers

Senior Director Category Space Management

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Jun 2026

About the role

This is a #Hybrid role, working in the office 3 days a week.

You will lead high-impact analytics, space management, and category management teams across multiple client accounts—delivering data-driven insights that improve performance, drive efficiency, and generate measurable value.

Partner with senior leadership to manage client relationships while building the capabilities to evolve into a strategic client advisor.

What You’ll Do

Client Partnership: Assist in the management of multiple clients-understanding client goals, supporting performance discussions, and delivering actionable insights to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Client Value Delivery: Ensure teams consistently deliver measurable value, including sales growth, improved processes, and enhanced decision-making support for clients
Team Leadership: Lead and develop high-performing teams delivering space management, analytics, and category support across varying client needs
Strategic Execution: Translate client and leadership priorities into clear team direction, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality deliverables
Category & Space Expertise: Apply best practices in space management, assortment, and analytics to support fact-based decision making
Operational Excellence: Improve processes, workflows, and resource allocation to enhance efficiency and scalability
Growth Support: Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and deepen engagement in partnership with senior leaders
Support the development and optimization of tools and solutions that support data analysis and decision-making
Foster collaboration, communication, and knowledge-sharing across teams

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
5–8+ years of relevant industry experience, including 1–3+ years in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of the CPG industry and space management/category management practices
Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive results in a fast-paced environment
Experience leveraging data, tools, and insights to support business decisions
Strong communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry tools

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong CPG expertise with proficiency in industry tools of Blue Yonder, Circana, Nielsen, Power BI and Microsoft Office
Proven leader who drives project execution, sets clear goals, and delivers measurable results
Results-oriented with the ability to remove obstacles and keep teams on track
Adaptable communicator who tailors messaging to diverse audiences

Why Join Us

Opportunity to lead impactful, enterprise-level initiatives
High visibility with senior leadership and key clients
Collaborative, growth-focused culture that invests in your development

#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