Senior Analyst, Category Analytics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Convert insights from consumers, shoppers, categories, and retailers into actionable growth strategies, compelling category narratives, and tailored recommendations for customers.

• Oversee category analytics initiatives that bolster Sales, Category Leadership, and cross-functional business collaborations.

• Pinpoint opportunities across customers, channels, and categories for joint business planning, strategic account development, and growth initiatives specific to retailers.

• Evaluate customer business performance utilizing syndicated, retailer, proprietary, shopper card, POS, and internal financial datasets.

• Create and deliver category reviews, business assessments, and insights-driven recommendations.

• Shape retailer category strategies by providing account-specific insights and guidance on distribution, promotions, pricing, and shelf positioning.

• Enhance analytics and business intelligence processes to facilitate informed decision-making and scalable operations.

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Insights, Intelligence, Category Strategy, and other functional teams.

• Formulate category leadership strategies, national growth narratives, retailer-specific action plans, and comprehensive category roadmaps.

• Employ data sources and analytical tools to uncover risks, competitive challenges, growth prospects, and viable solutions.

• Prepare analyses and presentations that convey business and consumer trends, opportunities, and strategic recommendations.

• Develop proficiency in syndicated data, advanced analytics, data visualization, statistical analysis, and effective presentation techniques.

• Engage in market visits, retail audits, account discussions, business planning sessions, shopper insight initiatives, and technology training as necessary.

• Commit to personal growth and ongoing professional development.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree.

• Over 2 years of experience in analytical sales, commercial analytics, category management, or a similar field.

• Proficient experience with syndicated sales data software, including IRI or Nielsen.

• Capability to collect, analyze, and present detailed business information to diverse audiences with varying expertise levels.

• Advanced skills in Excel, data visualization, and familiarity with statistical programming or query languages such as R, Python, or SQL.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Skills in project management, critical thinking, prioritization, and solution-oriented problem-solving.

• Ability to cultivate relationships, communicate effectively, influence stakeholders, and tackle business inquiries with a consultative approach.

• A collaborative working style that emphasizes process improvement, team efficiency, and continuous learning.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive support for employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

• Opportunities for personal growth and professional development.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.