Growth Solutions Manager — Data-Driven Retail Growth (ESOP)

KeHE Distributors; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Vision

Dental

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

STD/LTD

ESOP

Holiday pay

Job summary

KeHE Distributors is hiring a Growth Solutions Manager who will apply market dynamics and analytics to boost sales and optimize assortment for strategic customers. You will present insights to retailer partners, collaborate with Category Management and Sales, and develop ROI reporting to track performance.

The role requires a 4-year business degree and at least three years in food industry analytics, with travel up to 20% and a focus on data-driven storytelling.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in market dynamics, industry shifts and retailer landscapes is mandatory.
• Experience in retail, brand or product merchandising and assortment analysis preferred.
• Ability to translate data into compelling presentations that drive growth and loyalty.

Responsibilities

• Identify product trends across channels and shopper patterns.
• Create optimal assortment and merchandising solutions from diverse data.
• Present insights to retailer buyers and merchandising teams with actionable recommendations.
• Develop ROI reporting and measure sales growth for retail customers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Category Management, Sales and Enablement teams.
• Travel up to 20% as needed.

Skills

Market dynamics

Retail analytics

Presentation skills

Project management

Multi-tasking

Specialty knowledge

Merchandising tactics

Communication skills

MS Office

PowerPoint

PowerBI

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

3+ years food industry analytics experience

Tools

SPINS

IRI

CSIA

ShopperSights

Mintel

Excel

PowerPoint

PowerBI

Job description

KeHE Distributors is hiring a Growth Solutions Manager who will apply market dynamics and analytics to boost sales and optimize assortment for strategic customers. You will present insights to retailer partners, collaborate with Category Management and Sales, and develop ROI reporting to track performance.

The role requires a 4-year business degree and at least three years in food industry analytics, with travel up to 20% and a focus on data-driven storytelling.