Advantage Solutions · 3 weeks ago
Sr. Category Insights Analyst
US-MO-Saint Louis
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $84K/yr
3+ years expAdvantage Solutions is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services. The Sr. Category Insights Analyst will serve as a critical analytical resource for national clients, delivering consumer and marketplace insights to drive business growth.
ConsumerMarketingRetail
Responsibilities
Strategic Business Insights: Keep a pulse on the business, bringing the right insights and market data to measure DSMP tactical execution. Leverage key learnings to inform plan adjustments and partner with sales and Category Analytics & Insights team for in-market execution
Trade & Pricing: Contribute to the development of retail trade & promotional pricing recommendations, supporting the Sales Team with in-depth pre- and post-promotional analysis. Insights and learnings to enhance trade effectiveness and efficiency for Clients
Business Reviews & Market Assessments: Provide insights and data from a variety of sources in the development of line reviews, business reviews, and impactful customer specific selling stories to help support ADV client selling opportunities
Project Management: Prioritize and manage project schedule by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving issues
Client/Customer Partnership: Build strong, value-added relationships with clients/customers and internal stakeholders. Transform insights and implications into actionable recommendations that inform strategic direction
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
3 to 5 years of CPG or retail data analytics experience
Expert in turning multiple data sources into compelling, business-driving insights
Strong syndicated data and reporting application experience (e.g., NIQ, Circana)
Proficiency with data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Looker
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups); familiarity with database tools like Alteryx or MS Access a plus
Strong communication and storytelling skills; able to simplify complex analysis for diverse audiences
Preferred
Consumer packaging good experience is a plus
Prior Circana and Nielsen experience is a plus
Experience with market analysis and business reviews is required
Building out line review or presentation is a plus
Certification in Category Management a plus
Company
Advantage Solutions
Advantage Solutions is a premier sales and committed to building brand value for our clients and customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.35BKey Investors
Juggernaut Capital Partners
2020-10-29IPO
2020-10-28Post Ipo Equity· $855M
2020-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
Leadership Team
David Peacock
Chief Executive Officer
Brian G Stevens
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
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