Sales Data Analyst

Position is the focal point for the Sales organization in POS & shipment data reporting and analysis across Retail and Contract Sales. This person is responsible for the timely delivery and communication of quantitative analysis. Deliverables are a mixture of recurring and ad hoc weekly reports & analyses that rely on syndicated data, retailer databases and systems for data and information.The ability to work with external datasets (e.g. IRI/Circana, SPINS, retailer-specific databases) is an important aspect of this role. This person must possess strong computer & analytical skills, as well as the ability to communicate across functions and levels.This position reports directly to Senior Vice President Retail and Executive Vice President Contract.

Essential Job Functions

Create, distribute, and present daily, weekly, and monthly reports to various levels of management up to and including the C-suite and Board of Directors. Must have the ability to present and lead discussions on data analysis.

Manages the category research function to include: IRI/Circana analysis, Industry articles and research dissemination and analysis. Develop reporting from data that can be shared across sales and other parts of the organization.

Supports the evaluation of potential new business opportunities (e.g., cost estimates, volume potential assessment, etc.)

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Office 365, master excel user

Work Experience Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience with Nielsen/IRI and analytic functions
• 3+ years’ experience in building sales forecast
• Advanced skill level with Excel, Powerpoint and Word
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and drive business results
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time

Ideally, experience in a manufacturing company, ideally OTC/Nutritional, CPG

BA/BS required.Degree in business, economics, business related field (e.g. accounting), statistics or mathematics preferred.