{"id":2636527,"url":"https://alion.io/job/youradv-senior-category-insights-analyst","title":"Senior Category Insights Analyst","company":{"id":2841360,"name":"Advantage Solutions","domain":"youradv.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/youradv","size_band":"201-500","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Analytics","role_family":"Analytics","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Saint Louis, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":80000,"max_usd":153000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":2036},"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Alteryx","optional":false},{"name":"Looker","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Excel","optional":false},{"name":"Power BI","optional":false},{"name":"Tableau","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-15T17:30:35Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-15","last_verified_at":"2026-10-29T18:18:07Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":14,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":14},"description":"Summary\nSenior Category Insights Analyst\nPosition Summary\nThe 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.\nWorking closely with Sales and Category Analytics & Insights teams, the Senior Analyst analyzes multiple data sources, develops reporting solutions, and translates complex information into compelling business recommendations. This individual serves as the subject matter expert in syndicated consumption data and supports both internal and external stakeholders with data-driven decision-making.\nThe role may also provide guidance and mentorship to Business Intelligence Analysts and contribute to process improvements, reporting enhancements, and data quality initiatives.\nAbout Us\nWe are one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies, providing outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services for manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of consumer-packaged goods. We support a wide range of retail channels, including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home improvement retailers.\nOur mission is to bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers by bringing the best products to consumers.\nWhat We Offer\nComprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance\n401(k) with Company Match\nTraining and Professional Development Opportunities\nGenerous Paid Time Off\nCareer Growth Opportunities\nKey Responsibilities\nStrategic Business Insights\nMonitor business performance and identify key opportunities, risks, and trends.\nDeliver actionable insights that support sales strategies and improve market execution.\nPartner with Sales and Category Analytics & Insights teams to optimize business performance.\nTrade and Pricing Analysis\nSupport development of retail trade and promotional pricing recommendations.\nConduct pre- and post-promotion analysis to evaluate effectiveness and ROI.\nProvide insights that improve trade efficiency and promotional execution.\nBusiness Reviews and Market Assessments\nAnalyze syndicated, customer, shipment, and market data to support business reviews and category recommendations.\nDevelop customer-specific selling stories and strategic presentations.\nProvide insights that support client growth and retailer engagement.\nReporting and Analytics\nDesign, develop, and maintain both standardized and ad hoc reports.\nIdentify reporting needs and deliver meaningful analyses using multiple data sources.\nTranslate complex data into clear business implications and recommendations.\nProject Management\nManage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.\nCoordinate timelines, monitor progress, and resolve issues to ensure successful project completion.\nClient and Stakeholder Partnership\nBuild strong relationships with clients, customers, and internal teams.\nPresent insights and recommendations to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.\nServe as a trusted advisor on category, consumer, and market trends.\nData and Process Improvement\nSupport the development and implementation of reporting tools and analytical processes.\nMaintain data integrity and promote best practices in reporting and analytics.\nMentor and provide project-based direction to junior analysts as needed.\nQualifications\nEducation\nBachelor's degree required.\nCategory Management certification preferred.\nExperience\n3 to 5 years of experience in CPG, retail analytics, category management, or related fields.\nExperience working with syndicated data and retail performance metrics required.\nTravel\nNo regular travel required.\nRequired Skills and Knowledge\nExpertise in transforming data into actionable business insights.\nStrong experience with syndicated data platforms, including NIQ and Circana.\nProficiency in data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.\nExperience with database and analytics tools such as Alteryx or MS Access preferred.\nStrong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.\nExcellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex analyses.\nStrong storytelling and influence skills, enabling recommendations that drive business results.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nLeadership Responsibilities\nDirect Reports: None\nIndirect Leadership:\nMay provide project guidance, mentorship, and analytical support to Business Intelligence Analysts and other team members.\nJob Will Remain Open Until Filled\nResponsibilities\nThe Company 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. The Company 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.\nResponsibilities\nStrategic 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.\nTrade & 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.\nBusiness 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.\nProject Management: Prioritize and manage project schedule by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving issues.\nClient/Customer Partnership: Build strong, value-added relationships with clients/customers and internal stakeholders. Transform insights and implications into actionable recommendations that inform strategic direction. \nQualifications\nEducation Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required; certification in Category Management a plus\nExperience Requirements: 3 to 5 years of CPG or retail data analytics experience\nTravel requirement: No regular travel expected\nSupervisor Responsibility\nDirect Reports: This position does not have formal supervisory responsibility for direct reports\nIndirect Reports: May provide project direction and mentoring to other teammates\nRequired Knowledge and Skills\nExpert in turning multiple data sources into compelling, business-driving insights\nStrong syndicated data and reporting application experience (e.g., NIQ, Circana)\nProficiency with data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Looker\nAdvanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups); familiarity with database tools like Alteryx or MS Access a plus\nStrong communication and storytelling skills; able to simplify complex analysis for diverse audiences\nEnvironmental & Physical RequirementsOffice / Sedentary Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically, requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may require the ability to lift up to 10lbs.\nAdditional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job DescriptionsJob duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.\nImportant Information\nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of associates so classified.\nThe Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. 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