Category Analyst - US Remote

Monster Energy; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beverage industry seeks a Sales Analyst to enhance category performance through data analysis and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales analytics, category management, and effective communication skills. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive category development and prepare impactful presentations for key customers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years CPG experience in sales analytics required.
• High level of expertise in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in Nielsen Syndicated Data and shelf management principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing category management plans and presentations.
• Utilize POS tools and shipment data for customer presentations.
• Prepare space planning planograms for key accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Sales analytics

Category management

Education

BS / BA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Nielsen Syndicated Data

Space Planning software

Job description

Analyze and interpret category information in order to identify opportunities and enhance category performance, incorporating both the retailer’s goals and MEC business objectives.

Essential Job Functions :

• Assist in the application of category management principles to identify customer / consumer insights to strategically position our client and our retail partners for success
• Assist in the development of preparing category management plans and presentations for key customers using multiple data sources, and present findings to appropriate teams in support of business plans
• Assist in the management of the sales planning process to identify trends and review key indicators; track opportunity gaps and highlight causal factors
• Utilize POS tools, shipment data, syndicated data and standard reference material in assisting in the preparation of customer presentations, promotional evaluations and special project work
• Assist in driving category development principles with key customers to differentiate our client from competition to attain increased distribution, space and display resulting in increased sales and profit
• Prepare space planning planograms and analysis for key accounts utilizing Space Planning software and Nielsen or retailer data.

Position Requirements :

• BS / BA required
• 2+ Years CPG experience in sales analytics
• High level of expertise in the use of Microsoft Office
• Technical and broad spectrum knowledge and application of Category Development tools;
• Proficiency in Nielsen Syndicated Data, and shelf management software and principles
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to identify opportunities and problems; use information resources to construct actionable forecasts and solutions
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing to a widely diverse audience to ensure information is clearly presented

Key Success Factors

• The ability to take projects from concept to release
• The ability to develop trusting business partnerships across cross-functional teams