Category Analyst

Job Description

Description:

Data-Driven Decision Maker Wanted! Join Our Category Management Team!

Are you passionate about turning data into strategic insights? Do you have an eye for trends, pricing, and competitive markets? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We’re looking for a Category Analyst to join our team and play a key role in shaping sales, promotions, and marketing strategies through data-driven decision-making. In this role, you’ll support Category Managers, analyze market trends, track competitive pricing, and help develop programs that drive success.

What You’ll Do:

Support Category Managers in selecting, pricing, and positioning products

Analyze and interpret data to drive strategic business decisions

Stay ahead of trends and monitor competitive pricing

Collaborate on promotions, advertising, tradeshows, and product launches.

Ensure accuracy in data entry and contract loading.

Drive success by developing programs to boost sales and brand awareness.

What We’re Looking For:

Strong analytical skills with a passion for working with data

Excel proficiency and the ability to handle complex data sets

Excellent time management skills—able to juggle multiple priorities

Detail-oriented with great communication skills

A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Certco?

Voted Madison’s 2024 & 2025 Top Workplace

Competitive salary + generous benefits

Premium low-cost insurance (health, dental, vision, life, short/long-term disability)

401(k) match + profit sharing

Wellness perks: Gym reimbursement, chair massages, on-site fitness center, and weekly chiropractic care

Exciting company culture: Sponsored walks, sports teams, company picnics, Christmas parties, and pro soccer games

Job security: Certco is a growing, thriving company with long-term career opportunities

Be Part of a Winning Team!

At Certco, Inc., we take pride in fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture built on teamwork, integrity, and passion. Our commitment to our employees has earned us the Top Workplace award for 2024 & 2025, and we’re dedicated to investing in our people and continuing to grow.

Job Summary

Analyze strategically gathered data to drive decisions related to sales, promotional activity, marketing, and other business operations. Accurate completion of data entry tasks in support of the Category Management team.

Essential Job Functions

Provide support to the category manager in selecting, pricing, and positioning of category products

Analyze, interpret, and provide insight to support the category development projects and initiatives utilizing various data sources/tools

Stay updated on category trends and competitive market

Compile competitive pricing market checks for the assigned category managers to ensure competitiveness in the market.

Compile necessary documentation to assist Category Manager with business/category reviews

Communicate information about new products and changes to relevant teams within the organization

Provide support for product advertising, tradeshows, promotional events and recalls

Load promotional contracts, cost changes, and analyzing their impact for assigned categories

Build new items based on category recommendations from Category managers

Support in developing programs jointly with Category managers to drive sales and product awareness

Be regular in attendance and comply with the Company Attendance Policy

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong analytical skills and solid comfort level with data

Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task between analytical work and short lead time projects based on current needs

Results driven, strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excel proficiency required

High degree of initiatives with strong planning skills

Education and Experience

High School graduate or equivalent

2-3 Years of industry experience

Intermediate Excel skills

Certco is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Full-time