Category Analyst

Acosta

Acosta

IT

USD 52,300-74,600 / year

Posted on Jun 6, 2026

DESCRIPTION

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

You will provide for the integration of syndicated scanning data and/or demographic information into graphical presentations and/or category management business reviews within the assigned Marketing area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate with the branch marketing manager and/or the category development manager to implement strategic plans developed by sales and marketing for the market, hub, client, or customer team.

  • As directed, create business reviews and presentations dealing with specific needs as they pertain to category management, top line reports, and “New Client Interviews”.

  • Responsible for the use and understanding of IRI and ACNielsen syndicated scanning data, Spectra Demographic data and systems utilized to generate the information for category reviews.

  • Analyze and create base marketing presentations for assigned clients within the market, hub, client, or customer team.

  • Assist business managers, clients and/or trade contacts, marketing, and MIS departments to fulfill requirements as needed within the market, hub, client or customer team.

  • Participate in local market presentations and assist in the operation of presentation equipment (computers, LCD Panel, overhead, etc.) as required.

  • Coordinate efforts and communications with the region’s marketing hub to ensure all information and analytical requirements for the branch are being met.

  • Visiting customers in the market with business managers may be required.

  • Meeting the physical requirements – listed below

  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

  • High School Diploma/GED

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Work Experience:

  • Equivalent work experience in marketing analysis or previous experience as a category analyst with specific knowledge of IRI and/or ACNielson systems, data, and their uses in building category business reviews may be substituted for some educational requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Must be computer literate with a high degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, email, fax, database management, AC Nielsen, Spectra (in offices where applicable) and IRI data.

  • Must be able to effectively communicate with others. Must be able to operate a calculator, computer, and printer, fax machine, telephone and copy machine.

  • Must be able to make presentations coupled with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Must be attentive to detail and accurate.

  • Must be able to effectively interact with peers, sales group and management teams.

  • Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.

Physical:

  • Analysis/Comprehension

  • Judgment/Decision Making

ABOUT US

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category: Marketing

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Corporate

Salary Range: $52,300.00 - $74,600.00

Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC

Req ID: 30725