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Wheelhouse Executive Recruiters · 1 day ago

Category Insights and Analytics Manager

Greater Boston

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

7+ years exp

Wheelhouse Executive Recruiters is seeking a Category Insights and Analytics Manager to lead the development of persuasive selling stories and manage a team of analysts. The role involves collaborating with sales and marketing teams to provide insights for business planning and maximizing the value of analytics.

Staffing & Recruiting

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Joey Curtis

Responsibilities

Lead a team to collaborate cross functionally; leveraging all available data and market knowledge to generate actionable insights to support short and long term plans

Develop creative and impactful analytical capabilities to uncover and capture growth opportunities

Define and implement business intelligence reporting to monitor market performance

Support the annual business planning process with strong quantitative insights, providing data driven guidance and recommendations

Create business review presentations, processes and tools to elevate ability to collaborate with retailers on brand category initiatives

Drive the use and understanding of available data sources and systems across the organization

Serve as a subject matter expert while participating in key retailer presentations

Proactively identify critical gaps in business intelligence needs to meet market demands

Qualification

CPG analytics toolsCategory managementConsumer insightsSales experienceLeadership skillsMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

7+ years of relevant experience in consumer product goods; customer facing experience preferred

Record of successful sales, brand and/or category management including progression within a previous employer

Demonstrated ability to recognize business building opportunities, develop creative approaches and design programs to capture these opportunities, driven by an intellectual curiosity and willingness to drive change

Demonstrated experience in the use of CPG analytics and tools (such as Nielsen, IRI, retailer specific data tools, category management, consumer insights, etc.)

Aggressive attitude/high energy level & demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment with a high degree of motivation to excel and win

Strong Microsoft Office skills with a focus on excel and powerpoint

Communication and storytelling skills; must be able to convey a compelling argument using data and analytics

Strong leadership, coaching and problem-solving skills - management experience preferred

Minimum Bachelor's Degree education

Willingness to travel 20% of time

Candidates must have permanent U.S. work authorization