Advantage Solutions · 11 hours ago
Category Insights Sr Analyst
US-CA-Pleasanton
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$75K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expAdvantage Solutions is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services. As a Category Insights Senior Analyst, you will serve as a critical analytical and insights resource for national clients, delivering consumer and marketplace insights while collaborating with internal and external clients to facilitate actionable insights.
ConsumerMarketingRetail
Responsibilities
Ability to develop compelling stories for innovative/up-and-coming brands with a limited history
Present insights and strategic initiatives to client directors and Advantage key account managers
Opportunity analysis
Assortment analysis
Innovation launch
Post-promotion analysis
Retailer reviews
Category reviews
Emphasis on understanding shopper behavior, category trends, and identifying market opportunities
Thought leadership in positioning products for buyers
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
5–10 years in retail analytics or category management (not financial/Healthcare or data-only analytics)
Syndicated data experience preferred
Circana
Nielsen
Advanced Excel – reporting, pivot tables scorecards
Strong communication and storytelling ability
Bachelor's degree required; certification in Category Management a plus
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
Syndicated data experience preferred
Power BI preferred
Benefits
Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
401(k) with company match
Training and Career Development
Generous Paid Time-Off
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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