Channel Marketing Analyst, Convenience

About the Role We have an opening for a Channel Marketing Analyst, Convenience. The Analyst will provide analytical insights, identify opportunities for growth, and create presentations to support company initiatives. They will also create scorecards to track sales performance and identify category trends. The position is hybrid and based in our North American HQ in Parsippany, NJ. It reports to the Channel Marketing Director, Convenience Stores. Responsibilities Support the Channel Marketing Director for the Convenience Store Leadership Team in the sales function. Support the strategic sales agenda for the channel and influence the internal & cross-functional commercial sales team to ensure the right resources and investment levels to win in a highly competitive marketplace. Coordinate and execute the sales internal process and oversee volume forecasts across Ferrero’s largest collective channel, specifically tentpole execution, innovation planning and display forecasting. Lead Circana analysis for the channel every data period, working with the team on the insights that impact the growth and performance of the channel. Assist in managing the annual trade budget and work with the shopper marketing team to create channel-specific programs to grow Ferrero business. Develop and execute new and innovative scorecards to analyze business performance and complete ad hoc requests for the sales and leadership teams. Provide actionable insights on performance, trends and opportunities to the team. Develop and maintain relationships with convenience account managers, cross-functional teams and broker partners. Manage the replenishment and inventory of strategic distributors while monitoring changes that may impact business performance. Project coordination of Indy Retail Blitz support and key trade show support for independent C-store. Analyze trade spend compared to sales performance and targets, providing updates to leadership. Assist Channel Marketing Director in volume and trade discussions on a weekly basis ensuring team stays within budget and continues to drive sales, while achieving monthly volume targets. Utilize data sources (Circana/IRI, ACN, Kantar, ShopperSights, Power BI, MSA, Retail Link, RSI, EYC, SAP) to analyze the data and create compelling sales stories. Qualifications At least 3+ years of CPG experience. Bachelor’s Degree required; concentration in business or related field preferred; M.B.A. is a plus. Data analytics experience and knowledge of Circana/IRI, AC Nielsen (ACN), ShopperSights, Spectra, Retail Link, RSI and EYC. Sales experience a plus. Strong math, analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. Detail-oriented with solid planning and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple projects proactively and timely. Ability to generate positive relationships and foster a team environment. Ability to prioritize and multi-task while meeting project deadlines. Strong organizational agility and relationship building a must. Strong process improvement skills. Good communication skills, including strong writing and presentation skills. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and exceptional Excel and PowerPoint skills. Ability to travel approximately 10%. Benefits Base salary range: $95,000.00 - $118,000.00 annually, based on experience and qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic. Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ferrero