Acosta · 1 day ago
Category Management Trainer & Instructional Designer (CPG)
Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expAcosta is a part of Acosta Group, specializing in retail sales services and digital strategy. They are seeking a Category Management Trainer & Instructional Designer to develop and deliver training focused on business insights and space management expertise for associates, clients, and customers.
MarketingSales
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver engaging live virtual courses, e-learning modules, videos, and training materials on a variety of BI topics and software
Work with subject matter experts to identify the target audience’s training needs and develop courses and curriculums to meet objectives
Analyze complex data and provide thoughtful, proactive guidance and recommendations that address the 4-Ps (product, pricing, promotion, placement)
Understand the category review process through the 3-call process while engaging with cross-functional teams to provide a complete category management solution
Knowledge of building compelling sales presentations using syndicated, shopper, and other sources of data that provide in-depth analysis and solutions that address current business issues
Understand client KPIs that drive profit & sales and deliver data reports to the scorecard or validate progress
Provide materials that train associates on follow-up and summarize results of analysis; create case studies and success stories
Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining attention to detail and prioritizing effectively
Collaborate with leaders to identify training needs and build targeted instructional materials
Evaluate Training Effectiveness, collect feedback, assess learning outcomes, and recommend improvements
Train associates in maximizing category reviews using data, tools, and cross-functional collaboration
Guide teams in building impactful sales presentations using syndicated and shopper data, with a focus on tools like Foresite
Deliver KPI-driven reports to track progress and validate performance
Summarize analysis results and create case studies to highlight success stories
Qualification
Required
Develop, Design, and deliver engaging live and e-learning courses on BI-related topics
Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining attention to detail and prioritizing effectively
Collaborate with leaders to identify training needs and build targeted instructional materials
Provide training to strengthen client management skills and position Acosta as a strategic advisor
Evaluate Training Effectiveness, collect feedback, assess learning outcomes, and recommend improvements
Analyze data and offer strategic recommendations across product, pricing, promotion, and placement
Train associates in maximizing category reviews using data, tools, and cross-functional collaboration
Guide teams in building impactful sales presentations using syndicated and shopper data, with a focus on tools like Foresite
Deliver KPI-driven reports to track progress and validate performance
Summarize analysis results and create case studies to highlight success stories
Minimum of High School Diploma/GED; bachelor's degree (preferred)
Related work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement
3-5 years related work experience
Strong knowledge of CPG and retail industry tools, data sources, and concepts
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Articulate 360
Skilled in analyzing business challenges, preparing data-driven plans, and identifying growth opportunities
Effective communicator with strong presentation skills, able to adapt to diverse audiences
Experienced in managing projects independently, breaking down complex problems, and tracking progress
Build strong stakeholder relationships and translate strategic goals into actionable plans
Preferred
bachelor's degree
Category Management or Space Management Certifications
Company
Acosta
Acosta brings simplicity to retail sales.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Berkshire Partners
2014-07-28Acquired
2003-01-27Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Darian Pickett
Chief Executive Officer
Linda Hodnett
Retired VP of Sales
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