[Hiring] Senior Category Insights Analyst @Advantage Solutions

Role Description

The Senior Category Insights Analyst serves as a strategic business partner to national clients generating $20M+ in retail sales within a designated regional market. This role is responsible for delivering actionable consumer, category, and marketplace insights that help diagnose business challenges, identify growth opportunities, and drive sales performance.

• Working closely with Sales and Category Analytics & Insights teams.
• Analyzes multiple data sources and develops reporting solutions.
• Translates complex information into compelling business recommendations.
• Serves as the subject matter expert in syndicated consumption data.
• Supports both internal and external stakeholders with data-driven decision-making.
• May provide guidance and mentorship to Business Intelligence Analysts.
• Contributes to process improvements, reporting enhancements, and data quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Category Management certification preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in CPG, retail analytics, category management, or related fields.
• Experience working with syndicated data and retail performance metrics required.

Requirements

• No regular travel required.
• Expertise in transforming data into actionable business insights.
• Strong experience with syndicated data platforms, including NIQ and Circana.
• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Experience with database and analytics tools such as Alteryx or MS Access preferred.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex analyses.
• Strong storytelling and influence skills, enabling recommendations that drive business results.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Career Growth Opportunities.