Senior Category Analyst (CPG)

You will work #Hybrid, 3 days in our Eden Prairie office.

You will serve as a category expert on assigned clients to drive sales at customers. Responsibilities included but not limited to creating top level presentations incorporating syndicated data, panel data, as well as various research materials and tools made available through corporate and BI teams. Present key findings and insights along with actionable recommendations to customers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for category management analytics/projects that includes recommendations.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of client-specific reporting that measures performance against strategies and objectives.
• Build sales presentations using syndicated and other sources of data that addresses business issues.
• Set up and run team meetings with BM and clients to discuss client needs and upcoming projects
• Keep abreast of clients KPI's, strategies, innovation and other important information.
• Attend sales calls at assigned customers.
• Meeting the physical requirements – listed below
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Certifications in the field are preferred

Work Experience:

• 2+ years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, advanced macro’s.
• Must have experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools.
• Able to clearly and concisely communicate relevant information.
• Identifies and leverages relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions
• Able to effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools.
• Able to clearly and concisely communicate relevant information.

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