Category Analyst, Presence

ABOUT PLTFRM PLTFRM is an industry-leading, tech-enabled omnichannel commerce growth partner helping consumer brands win wherever people shop. Through specialized teams and connected capabilities across sales, retail execution, e-commerce, media, analytics and supply chain, all powered by proprietary data and AI, we help emerging and established brands expand distribution, scale smarter and accelerate growth. Our technology turns retail and consumer signals into faster decisions and sharper execution, so our partners can move at the speed of today's shopper. Founded in 2005, more than 700 PLTFRM employees support over 800 brand partners across digital, mass, club, natural and conventional retail channels, including Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Costco, Whole Foods Market, TikTok Shop and other leading retailers and marketplaces. Together, we influence more than $12 billion in annual retail sales across categories ranging from food and wellness to pet, electronics and general merchandise. Built on authentic relationships, progressive thinking and undeniable execution, PLTFRM is a place for people with an entrepreneurial spirit who are hungry to win and driven to add value. The people who thrive here are team-oriented problem solvers who care deeply about their work, their clients and one another. We give talented people the opportunity to take ownership, build meaningful partnerships and help great brands reach more consumers. If you set a high bar for yourself and then look for ways to clear it, you'll fit right in. We're looking for ambitious, self-motivated people who want their work to make a visible impact and who are ready to grow as fast as the brands we serve. ABOUT PRESENCE PRESENCE, a PLTFRM Company is a national, natural products broker and service provider that was born from a desire to work in a progressive, vibrant and environmentally conscious industry while building communicative partnerships with other like-minded companies. We are passionate about taking better care of the planet and ourselves, we have high energy, strong standards, strategic vision and are committed to making natural and organic products the standard again. We love to learn, are on-trend and care about our teams and their well-being. ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for a Category Analyst to turn retail and consumer data into insights that help our teams and brand partners make smarter decisions and drive category growth. You'll work with syndicated, retailer, and internal data to uncover trends and opportunities across assortment, pricing, promotions, distribution, and sales performance. You'll help translate those findings into clear recommendations and compelling retailer presentations that support category and line reviews. This role partners closely with Data Analytics, Brand Management, and retailer-facing teams and is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who loves working with data, solving problems, and learning how brands win at retail. WHAT YOU'LL OWN Category & Retailer Reviews: Support the development of category reviews, line reviews, assortment recommendations, and retailer presentations by turning data into clear insights and opportunities. Data & Analysis: Collect, organize, and analyze data from sources including SPINS, Nielsen, Circana/IRI, retailer portals, and internal systems to identify trends across sales, distribution, pricing, promotions, and market share. Insights & Recommendations: Help translate data into actionable recommendations around assortment, new items, pricing, promotions, and category growth. Forecasting & Promotional Analysis: Support sales forecasting and pre- and post-promotional analysis, using historical performance and retailer trends to identify opportunities and key learnings. Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with Data Analytics, Brand Management, and retailer-facing teams to understand account priorities, support category strategies, and prepare teams for retailer pres…

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