Analyst

This position is open to candidates located within a two-hour drive of Cincinnati, Ohio. You will be expected to travel to the Cincinnati office for monthly in-person meetings.

You will provide category management / analytic support to your assigned clients and customers.

This includes generating data and insights in support of category management projects and initiatives (including category reviews, new item presentations, scorecards, assortment/shelving, and ad-hoc analytics).

• Provide analytical support for category management projects and initiatives utilizing various CPG data sources and tools .
• Responsible for quality control of data sources and ensuring accuracy of deliverables , often requiring engagement with other BI associates and data/tool vendors.
• Build, update and refresh weekly and monthly dashboards
• Participate in the development of sales presentations incorporating syndicated and other sources of data that addresses business issues.
• Work closely with business managers to ensure quality results are delivered
• Keep abreast of clients KPI's, strategies, innovation and other important information.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Work Experience Requirements:

• Up to one year of related work experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:

• Demonstrate an intermediate degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications including Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Power BI and advanced macros would be a strong asset.
• Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools would be an asset.
• Demonstrates a drive for results, pursuing assigned tasks with energy and a desire to achieve.
• Able to understand and apply basic math and CPG principles in the achievement of assigned work.
• Effectively communicate and interact with others and work effectively within a team.

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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.

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