Strategic Business Development Trainee

Saputo Inc. • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

As a Strategic Business Development Trainee, you will complete research to uncover insights to fuel the strategy process and support the crafting of strategic plans for Saputo.

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter:

Execute qualitative and quantitative analyses that identify, validate, and refine profitable strategic and operational opportunities for Saputo.

Provide ad-hoc analyses for senior leadership to support the growth and development of the business.

Provide input and insights to Saputo’s Strategic Growth Plan.

Recognize current marketing trends, new technology solutions, and competitive strategies and turn them into new and innovative ideas.

Gather category, consumer, and shopper data to help identify opportunities to improve sales and/or category assortment using various databases including IRI, NCH, KWIKEE, Rapid Recall, Data Sync GS-1, Wal-Mart Retail Link, etc.

Prepare customer category reviews.

Conduct competitive analyses and present findings to internal stakeholders.

Design and deliver presentations based on analytic work.

Complete a value-add projects for the category marketing team.

Develop a firm grasp of the industry including understanding the competitive landscape (pricing/promotions/marketing strategies, etc.)

Identify new opportunities for high-impact research to answer organizational knowledge gaps around dealer and consumer needs

Effectively manage projects, prioritize, and adhere to timelines

Requirements

• Are pursuing bachelors' degree in Marketing, Communication, Business, or related field.
• Enjoy the analytic side of marketing.
• Have experience (in or outside of school) drawing insights from data.
• Can create an effective presentation and have experience presenting.
• Have intermediate Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, if/then, etc.)
• Are self-motivated, able to multi-task, can work independently, and as part of a team.
• Have the ability to work scheduled hours and required overtime as needed.
• Display traits of reliability, honesty, respect, attention
• Demonstrate professionalism and positively represents and promotes Saputo at all times.

Responsibilities

• Execute qualitative and quantitative analyses that identify, validate, and refine profitable strategic and operational opportunities for Saputo.
• Provide ad-hoc analyses for senior leadership to support the growth and development of the business.
• Provide input and insights to Saputo’s Strategic Growth Plan.
• Recognize current marketing trends, new technology solutions, and competitive strategies and turn them into new and innovative ideas.
• Gather category, consumer, and shopper data to help identify opportunities to improve sales and/or category assortment using various databases including IRI, NCH, KWIKEE, Rapid Recall, Data Sync GS-1, Wal-Mart Retail Link, etc.
• Prepare customer category reviews.
• Conduct competitive analyses and present findings to internal stakeholders.
• Design and deliver presentations based on analytic work.
• Complete a value-add projects for the category marketing team.
• Develop a firm grasp of the industry including understanding the competitive landscape (pricing/promotions/marketing strategies, etc.)
• Identify new opportunities for high-impact research to answer organizational knowledge gaps around dealer and consumer needs
• Effectively manage projects, prioritize, and adhere to timelines

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment.
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family.
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees