Category Analyst

Advantage Solutions Group is a Microsoft Partner and technology services company owned and operated by actual service providers since 2003. We provide high performance software and BI solutions to help companies make the most of their Information Technology investment and gain a competitive edge.

The Category Analyst position supports the development of customer and client sales growth strategies by providing insightful analytics and shopper insights that support a mutually beneficial growth plan. This position interfaces with customers, various members of the category management and customer development teams.

* Interface with our client and customer teams to integrate syndicated information into presentations * Develop category reviews, prepare new item presentations, provide assortment and promotion analysis and handle ad hoc requests

* Ability to analyze, interpret and organize data into a presentation format, adhering to category management fundamentals * Possess excellent Excel and Power Point skills * Possess strong organizational and communication skills across an organization * Advantage Solutions is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. Advantage Solutions services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today. * Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC dba Advantage Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. **Skills, Knowledge and Abilities** * Working knowledge of syndicated data and applications * Analytical and research Skills * Basic understanding of category management * Understand legal regulations within category management and work within compliance guidelines * Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment * Excellent customer service orientation * Ability to ensure a high level of service and quality is maintained * Team building Skills * Ability to work effectively with management * Ability to pull Nielsen data and develop value added analysis. * Ability to develop and present category strategy growth opportunities and recommendations to key accounts. * Excellent Excel and Power Point skills. * Strong communication skills and time management skills. * Strong presentation skills. * Ability to work across multiple categories and support multiple Regional Sales Managers. * The Category Analyst has the ability to work independently and in teams.