C. A. Fortune

Consumer Brands

SeniorCategoryAnalyst

$70–80k Chicago, Illinois, United States Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Senior Category Analyst at C. A. Fortune. Skills: Category management, Sales analytics, Retail analytics. Champion development of go-to-market analytics. Support, track, and grow product initiatives”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve volume objectives; Achieve distribution objectives

Industry & Context.

Consumer Brands
Problems you'll solve

Data-driven decision making

Eligibility Requirements

5-10% travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree, 3-7 years CPG industry sales, 3-7 years category management experience, Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Expert level Excel, 2+ years SPINS (Satori) experience, 2+ years Nielsen experience, 2+ years Circana (IRI) experience, Experience in selling story development, Experience in category reviews

Nice to Have

Natural/Specialty/Organic food experience, Beverage experience, Experience at a retailer, Experience at a manufacturer

What You'll Do.

Champion development of go-to-market analytics

and grow product initiatives

Optimize distribution

Optimize shelf placement

Lead quarterly business review analysis

Develop category management tools

Incorporate customer learning

Incorporate strategic brand insights

Guide business managers

Achieve volume objectives

Achieve distribution objectives

Act as category manager

Act as internal consultant

Act as trusted advisor

Implement category management strategy

Develop fact-based category reviews

Develop fact-based business reviews

Develop fact-based selling stories

Present business reviews to client

Articulate recommendations

Optimize strategic planning

Optimize selling efforts

Develop presentations

Deliver presentations

Manage KPIs across retailers

Determine key opportunities

Provide actionable recommendations

Address product placement

Address product pricing

Address product promotions

Support sales objectives

Support marketing objectives

Develop regular reporting

Track regular reporting

Monitor regular reporting

Understand market trends

Understand market opportunities

Evaluate program effectiveness

Communicate strategy internally

Communicate strategy externally

Communicate best practices internally

Communicate best practices externally

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with Account Managers

Communication Scope

Present business reviews; Deliver presentations

Free ATS check

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