Growth Solutions Manager: Retail Analytics & Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

STD/LTD

ESOP

Holiday pay

Job summary

KeHE Distributors in Naperville, IL is seeking a Growth Solutions Manager to act as a subject matter expert in market dynamics and analytics. You will help strategic customers increase sales and trade area relevance through improved assortment and merchandising, aligning actions with KeHE's Mission, Vision and Values.

The role requires a 4-year business degree and at least three years in food industry analytics, plus proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, SPINS/IRI data, and willingness to travel

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 create compelling presentations that translate facts, data and insights into impactful stories.

Responsibilities

• Identify product trends across channels by analyzing category, attributes and marketplace trends.
• Curate consumer, demographic, syndicated and internal data for optimal assortment solutions.
• Present best-in-class retailer presentations showcasing insights and merchandising concepts.
• Translate data into actionable insights to drive sales growth for KeHE's retail partners.
• Establish relationships with key decision makers at retailer partners.
• Collaborate with Category Management, Sales and Enablement teams.
• Develop ROI reporting by analyzing implementation and sales growth.
• Support training and development of Growth Solutions team members.
• Maintain safeguards of confidential company information.

Skills

Market dynamics

Presentation skills

Project management

Multi-tasking

Retail analytics

Education

Bachelors in business or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

PowerBI

SPINS/IRI data

Job description

KeHE Distributors in Naperville, IL is seeking a Growth Solutions Manager to act as a subject matter expert in market dynamics and analytics. You will help strategic customers increase sales and trade area relevance through improved assortment and merchandising, aligning actions with KeHE's Mission, Vision and Values.

The role requires a 4-year business degree and at least three years in food industry analytics, plus proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, SPINS/IRI data, and willingness to travel