Job Description
Category & Insights Analyst – Food CPG
📍 Chicago, IL (Downtown) | Full-time, Onsite (5 days/week)
🚫 No relocation assistance offered
We’re partnering with a private equity-backed food company with a portfolio of well-known brands to hire a Category & Insights Analyst. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth, build-mode organization where you’ll play a key role in shaping category strategy and supporting major retail relationships.
If you love working with data, building compelling selling stories, and influencing both internal teams and retail partners - this is a strong career-building role.
🌟 Why This Role Stands Out
• Join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial CPG business
• Work on iconic brands with strong retail presence
• High visibility with both sales teams and retail customers
• Opportunity to influence category strategy, assortment, and merchandising
• Broad exposure across insights, analytics, and customer-facing work
📊 What You’ll Own
Category Insights & Analytics
• Analyze syndicated data (Nielsen/IRI/SPINS), POS, and panel data to identify trends and opportunities
• Deliver ongoing consumption reporting and KPI tracking
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
Customer & Sales Support
• Build fact-based selling stories for retail partners
• Support sales presentations, including innovation sell-in and assortment recommendations
• Provide retailer-specific insights to improve performance and drive growth
Category Strategy & Merchandising
• Develop recommendations on assortment, pricing, and merchandising strategies
• Support planogram (POG) development and optimization
• Leverage category expertise to influence retail decisions
Research & Trend Identification
• Identify opportunities for additional research to deepen consumer and category understanding
• Stay on top of emerging trends in food and CPG
✅ What We’re Looking For
• 2+ years of experience in Category Management, Insights, Market Research, Sales, or Marketing (CPG preferred)
• Strong experience with syndicated data (Nielsen, IRI, SPINS)
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into insights and recommendations
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders
🎓 Bachelor’s degree required
🎯 Ideal Profile
You are:
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented
• A proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and supporting sales teams
• Passionate about food, consumer behavior, and retail trends
📍 Chicago, IL (Downtown) | Full-time, Onsite (5 days/week)
🚫 No relocation assistance offered
We’re partnering with a private equity-backed food company with a portfolio of well-known brands to hire a Category & Insights Analyst. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth, build-mode organization where you’ll play a key role in shaping category strategy and supporting major retail relationships.
If you love working with data, building compelling selling stories, and influencing both internal teams and retail partners - this is a strong career-building role.
🌟 Why This Role Stands Out
• Join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial CPG business
• Work on iconic brands with strong retail presence
• High visibility with both sales teams and retail customers
• Opportunity to influence category strategy, assortment, and merchandising
• Broad exposure across insights, analytics, and customer-facing work
📊 What You’ll Own
Category Insights & Analytics
• Analyze syndicated data (Nielsen/IRI/SPINS), POS, and panel data to identify trends and opportunities
• Deliver ongoing consumption reporting and KPI tracking
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
Customer & Sales Support
• Build fact-based selling stories for retail partners
• Support sales presentations, including innovation sell-in and assortment recommendations
• Provide retailer-specific insights to improve performance and drive growth
Category Strategy & Merchandising
• Develop recommendations on assortment, pricing, and merchandising strategies
• Support planogram (POG) development and optimization
• Leverage category expertise to influence retail decisions
Research & Trend Identification
• Identify opportunities for additional research to deepen consumer and category understanding
• Stay on top of emerging trends in food and CPG
✅ What We’re Looking For
• 2+ years of experience in Category Management, Insights, Market Research, Sales, or Marketing (CPG preferred)
• Strong experience with syndicated data (Nielsen, IRI, SPINS)
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into insights and recommendations
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders
🎓 Bachelor’s degree required
🎯 Ideal Profile
You are:
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented
• A proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and supporting sales teams
• Passionate about food, consumer behavior, and retail trends
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Category & Insights Analyst position is now open for candidates interested in the Operations Executive Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operations Executive Jobs is a plus.
