Account Analyst-Fresh Thyme

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Responsibilities

The Account Analyst assists both the KeHE Account Manager and Customer’s personnel with the compilation, processing and analysis of data as related to the sales and marketing of products for the Customer’s account. Accountabilities are accomplished through working cooperatively to foster an environment consistent with the KeHE Mission and Values.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in sales of grocery products to chain accounts.
• Understanding of category management with strong quantitative, analytical and computer skills. Working knowledge of and literacy in computer software, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications. Ability to quickly become acclimated to shelf merchandising tools.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required. This includes advance formulas and V look ups, tables and formatting, conditional formatting, charting, pivot tables and reporting. 

Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude:

• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and pursue business opportunities without being directed to, acting quickly and decisively when appropriate. Ability to coordinate and prioritize a high volume of work and meet pressing time requirements. Ability to work independently. Demonstrated willingness to take responsibility for personal actions, decisions, and results.
• Demonstrated strength in oral and written communications with people at all organizational levels. Demonstrated proficiency in conducting effective meetings and making clear and concise presentations. Strong negotiating, communication and organizational skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals and contribute to a collaborative work environment - must be a team player.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a variety of tasks simultaneously, focusing on those with the highest business impact, including anticipating problems and taking appropriate preventive action to avoid crises whenever possible.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively identify long-term issues, develop and implement strategies to address these issues, and link shorter-term activities to these strategies.