[Hiring] National Client Category Manager @Advantage Sales & Marketing dba Advantage Solutions

Role Description

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! The National Client Category Manager is a critical role on our Analytics, Insights, and Intelligence team. This candidate is strategic, creative, organized, and confident presenting ideas and solutions to Company sales associates and the client’s sales and Category Development teams and leadership. Responsibilities include:

• Engages with clients to understand strategies and objectives and communicates those strategies and objectives with Company market level resources.
• Leverages experience to create mutually beneficial solutions for all parties involved.
• Creates insight driven presentations with actionable tactics and strategies.
• Utilizes a broad range of data metrics, tools, and analytics to identify opportunities and deliver insights to our clients.
• Prioritizes tasks with the focus on strategic versus tactical activities that deliver stronger ROI.
• Actively builds a skill set by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and developing and maintaining personal networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; B.A./B.S. in Marketing, Math, Statistics, or Economic fields
• 2-3 years’ Experience in the applicable field (sales and marketing agency or CPG industry solution provider, retailer, or manufacturer)
• Demonstrated ability to work with large data sets; an appetite for numbers and analytics
• Syndicated Data experience: Mastery of IRI, Nielsen, and other relevant platforms preferred
• Experience with application of shopper panel data and geodemographic data sets preferred
• Understanding and application of principles and practices of Category Management required

Requirements

• Intellectually curious, eager to problem solve, and a quick learner
• Well-organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team
• Good communication – written and oral – skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic and desire to succeed
• Microsoft Office experience: Highly proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Benefits

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off