Marketing Analyst

About Associated Bag is a national supplier of packaging and shipping products serving all types of industries from four strategic locations. We are a family‑owned business with a stable history and a bright future. Our employees enjoy a casual, collaborative work environment, competitive salary, a complete benefits package that includes great work/life balance with flexible scheduling, and a generous time off policy. Business success is all about meeting your customers’ needs. When we treat our co‑workers like customers, the actual customers receive even better service. Open and honest communication is the key, and a workplace administered with consistency and fairness promotes enthusiasm, teamwork, and pride for all. Summary The Marketing Analyst will collaborate closely with the Marketing, Purchasing, and Sales teams to develop and maintain systematic pricing analysis models, ensuring margin consistency and equitable treatment of comparable products. This role will play a key part in evaluating current pricing structures and recommending data-driven revisions to improve profitability and competitiveness. This individual will support strategic decision‑making through in-depth analysis of target market size, growth potential, and market share relative to competitors, as well as other quantitative secondary research as needed. The Marketing Analyst will also develop, maintain, and enhance weekly analytical tools, including regional sales analysis, production margin segmentation, and sales trend reporting. Responsibilities Partner with Marketing, Purchasing, and Sales to build and refine pricing analysis and margin models Analyze pricing structures and recommend improvements aligned with business goals Conduct market sizing, competitive market share, and quantitative research Work with the Purchasing Department to ensure that all product COGS information is available and accurate Support catalog profitability initiatives, including page and square‑inch analysis Deliver actionable insights to drive informed business decisions Qualifications & Experience Minimum of 3 years of experience in a finance, marketing, or analytical role Bachelor’s degree preferred in Marketing, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills with a data‑driven mindset Effective collaborator and communicator, able to work cross‑functionally and present insights clearly #J-18808-Ljbffr