Manager- Insights, Analytics & Training

Jack Link's Protein Snacks•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Manager, Analytics & Insights & Training is responsible for leading the development of standardized analytics, actionable insights, and commercial training programs that enable stronger, more consistent decision-making across the Sales organization. This role serves as a central analytics and enablement leader within Sales Planning & Analytics, translating data into insights while also building the analytical capabilities of Sales, Category Management, RGM, and cross-functional partners. The Manager ensures commercial teams are equipped with clear dashboards, consistent KPIs, and the training needed to effectively leverage data, tools, and insights. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical expertise with a passion for enablement, storytelling, and process discipline—someone who can both deliver insights and scale impact through training and standardization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Economics, Finance, or related field.
5–8+ years of experience in analytics, insights, sales planning, category management, or commercial strategy within CPG.
Strong experience with syndicated data (Nielsen, IRI/Circana), POS data, and retailer portals.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI (or similar BI tools).
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to clearly communicate insights and recommendations to leadership and commercial teams.
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience within Sales Planning & Analytics, Commercial Excellence, or Revenue Growth Management.
Experience designing and delivering training or enablement programs.
Exposure to TPM/TPO systems, forecasting tools, or S&OP processes.
MBA or advanced degree a plus.
Experience in high-velocity CPG categories.

Responsibilities

Analytics & Insights Lead the development of actionable analytics and insights that support Sales Planning, Category Management, RGM, and Sales execution.
Analyze performance across key commercial levers including pricing, promotion, distribution, assortment, mix, and merchandising.
Translate POS, shipment, syndicated, and internal data into clear performance narratives and opportunity sizing.
Support customer, channel, and portfolio analyses including whitespace identification and performance diagnostics.
Deliver insights that are decision-oriented and forward-looking, not just historical reporting.
Reporting, Dashboards & Data Standards Own the design, governance, and ongoing enhancement of standardized dashboards and recurring reporting (Power BI, Excel-based tools, and templates).
Ensure consistency in KPI definitions, hierarchies, and data sources across all commercial reporting.
Partner with Sales Planning, Category, RGM, and Finance to maintain a “one version of the truth.”
Drive reporting efficiency through automation, simplification, and reduced manual processes.
Support executive, customer, and internal performance readouts with clear, consistent data storytelling.
Training, Enablement & Capability Building Design and deliver analytics, insights, and reporting training programs for Sales, Category, and Commercial teams.
Develop training materials, playbooks, documentation, and user guides for analytics tools, dashboards, and frameworks.
Lead onboarding and ongoing upskilling for analysts and commercial team members on: POS and syndicated data interpretation KPI scorecards and performance management Insight storytelling and executive communication Variance analysis and commercial diagnostics
Act as a subject matter expert and go-to resource for analytics tools, data usage, and best practices.
Drive adoption and correct usage of analytics tools through coaching and ongoing support.
Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Sales Planning, Forecasting, Category Management, RGM, Finance, IT, and Sales leadership.
Support Sales teams with insight-driven materials for customer reviews, line reviews, and planning discussions.
Collaborate with Category and RGM teams to embed insights into playbooks, strategies, and commercial frameworks.
Ensure alignment between analytics, planning, and execution across the Commercial Excellence organization.
Team Leadership & Development Lead and mentor analysts, either through direct reporting or center-of-excellence influence.
Establish expectations for analytical rigor, insight quality, and commercial relevance.
Foster a culture of curiosity, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
Support development of analyst capabilities, standards, and best practices across the team.

Benefits

Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

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