Analyst, Sales

Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc; Springfield (IL); Remote; USD 71,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghirardelli is seeking a data-driven Sales & Planning professional to support Meijer, HEB, SpartanNash and other customers. You will develop dashboards, analyze performance, and help forecast and plan promotions while coordinating with internal teams and retail partners.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, efficiency in reporting, and collaboration on annual business planning. A strong analytical background and experience in the CPG or grocery channel are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis and forecasting to drive sales planning.
• Ability to develop and maintain dashboards and performance analyses.
• Strong presentation skills for customer and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain sales reports, dashboards, and performance analyses to track shipments, consumption, distribution, and promotions.
• Support annual business planning, sales forecasts, and growth projections.
• Identify risks and opportunities to improve forecast accuracy and promotional effectiveness.
• Set up and maintain trade spending plans using XTEL system.
• Prepare customer-facing and internal presentations translating data into insights and next steps.
• Assist with item setup, contract input, and supporting retail partners.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Sales reporting

Dashboard creation

Presentation skills

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business/Finance/Marketing

Tools

XTEL

Job description

WHO WE ARE

At Ghirardelli, we honor tradition and drive innovation, aiming to be the top choice for premium chocolate. Our commitment to Making Life A Bite Better inspires both our products and the way we do business. We support personal and professional growth, recognizing that each employee’s contribution directly impacts Ghirardelli’s growth and success. Join our dynamic team and help shape Ghirardelli's future.

Job Summary

This position will support multiple customers including, but not limited to: Meijer, HEB, and SpartanNash.Support sales teams with reporting and actionable data that will help to achieve:Develop and maintain sales reports, dashboards, and performance analyses to track shipments, consumption, distribution, promotional results, and progress against business objectives. Do this via customer and internal data systems.Support annual business planning, sales forecasts, and growth projections. Identify risks and opportunities to improve forecast accuracy.Analyze customer and category performance to identify growth opportunities and promotional effectiveness.Set up and maintain trade spending plans in XTEL system.Prepare customer facing and internal presentations that translate complex data into clear insights, recommendations, and actionable next steps.Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, improve data accuracy, and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the sales planning process.Manage the item setup process from start to finish by collaborating with internal teams and with our distributor and retail partners.Manage and input all customer contracts.Research & validate deductions, post audits, and trade spend invoices.Validate seasonal item selections, POs, and PO timing.In addition to the duties listed, this role may encompass other related responsibilities as needed.Preferred experience within the CPG channel (confectionary experience desirable)Preferred direct experience with the grocery channel (Meijer experience desirable)Preferred bachelor’s degree or higher (specialization within Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or Accounting desirable)This position will work out of a home officeTravel on average of 5% of timeSpends 75% of time at desk working at computer or phoneSpends 10% of time interacting with key customers for purpose of influencing business resultsSpends 10% of time observing conditions in retail outlets, attending off‑site sales meetings and performing other miscellaneous activitiesOccasional to Constant Repetitive Fine Manipulation (keyboarding, ten key, writing)Rare to Occasional ability to lift and carry up to 50 poundsSalary range: $71,100 - $92,400