The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
ResponsibilitiesAnalyzes syndicated and geodemographic data to uncover shopper trends and supports new item and assortment initiatives
Works with client teams to understand business needs and deliver insights aligned with strategic goals
Creates compelling presentations with clear narratives and visualizations and applies storytelling techniques and branding standards
Contributes to team best practices and process enhancements and shares knowledge and collaborates across functions
Engages in training and mentorship to build
QualificationsEducation Requirements: Bachelor's degree (Preferred: Exposure to syndicated data platforms, experience with category management principles)
Experience Requirements: 4-6 years experience in relevant field
Travel requirement: No travel requirements
Supervisor ResponsibilityDirect Reports: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
Indirect Reports: Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
Required Knowledge and SkillsProficiency in syndicated data tools
Strong analytical and storytelling skills
Ability to manage multiple projects independently
Effective client communication and relationship-building
Intermediate Excel and PowerPoint skills
Environmental & Physical RequirementsOffice / Sedentary Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically, requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may require the ability to lift up to 10lbs.
Field Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed in a retail in-store environment, which may include working in variable temperatures such as refrigerated areas, freezer sections and deli/bakery areas. The position typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each workday performing the following activities: Engage in considerable physical activity, ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds, stand on feet for long periods of time, use consumer goods products, prepare, and serve food and beverages safely as appropriate for the product demonstration.
Additional Information Regarding Job DutiesJob duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.