Sr Category Analyst, Own Brands

Advantage Sales & Marketing dba Advantage Solutions•Nashville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Business Analyst supports internal and external customers in growing the core business with accurate and insightful data analysis. Knowledge of and experience with software tools to create, edit, and analyze complex reports, graphs, and presentations. Make sound decisions and the ability to take initiative and accountability for the accuracy of information. Independently take ownership of projects to completion by effectively coordinating all the necessary resources. Resolve complex, non-routine problems, and issues where no precedent has been established or exists with no supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
3-5 years of experience in sales/category insights and analytics role (CPG or Agency)
Analytical and research Skills
Ability to direct, lead, coach, and develop people
Team building Skills
Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
Excellent customer service orientation
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers

Responsibilities

Analyze business needs/requirements and provide recommendations to implement and administer new/existing products, processes, and systems
Identify client organization's strengths and weaknesses and suggest areas of improvement
Utilize various data systems, extract raw data from reporting systems, and conduct in-depth analysis on various KPI’s
Define major business opportunities by prioritizing information to support the goals of our Clients, Customers, and Company
Consult with internal and external customers to present data and provide actionable insights to assist with meeting business objectives, tactics, or marketing strategies
Perform project management duties by executing project schedules and deadlines, monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, resolving problems, and ensuring timely deliverables
Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions with project management
Provide business updates and track overall business KPI’s for management and executive team
Manage and maintain ongoing strategic and collaborative relationships
Manage, train, and mentor team to help them achieve skill development and professional objectives
Manage workload of direct reports to ensure client satisfaction
Create best-in-class practices for team to follow
Ensure team thoroughly understands companies' businesses and the issues and challenges facing the industry and organization
Perform other job-related projects as needed