Description:
This position is open to locations within 2 hours of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Description:
You will lead the business insights partnership between Acosta and our various clients, spanning across all departments of the store. Working with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced, value-added, and insight-driven analytical solutions that provide actionable insights , business solutions , and profitable recommendations . With a high-level understanding of the sales drivers that affect clients and customers.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex data and provide thoughtful, proactive guidance and recommendations that address the 4-Ps (product, pricing, promotion, placement).
- Lead and direct the category review process through the 3-call process while engaging with cross-functional teams to provide a complete category management solution.
- Build compelling sales presentations using syndicated , shopper, and other sources of data that provide in-depth analysis and solutions that address current business issues.
- Understand the clients KPIs that drive profit & sales and deliver data reports to scorecards or validate progress.
- Work closely and often with clients and business managers by setting up regular meetings to become a trusted advisor.
- Provide follow-up and summarize results of analysis ; create case studies and success stories.
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 :
- 5+ years related work experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:
- Solid working knowledge of the CPG industry (data sources, tools, concepts, etc.).
- Preferred: working knowledge of Kroger and their data systems (84.51 and Circana).
- Proficient in industry tools utilized in the completion of the work assigned.
- Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI as needed.
- Demonstrate advanced skill in planning preparation and delivering effective solutions .
- Extrapolate opportunities to drive results based on analysis of a business challenge or opportunity.
- Communicate clearly and effectively while understanding and adapting to the audience.
- Independently manages and, at times, leads project plans and assumes responsibility for tracking, communication, and timing.
- Break down larger problems into smaller components and potential resolutions .
- Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, gaining trust and respect, leading to optimal execution of results .
- Execute against strategic objectives by developing tactical plans .
Physical Abilities
- Seeing
- Color Perception
- Touching