Hybrid Category & Trade Analytics Analyst

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies S.a.s. di Externa Italia S.r.l.u.; Aurora (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies S.a.s. di Externa Italia S.r.l.u. in Aurora, IL, seeks a data-driven marketer to support category management, trade marketing, and go-to-market initiatives, coordinating product launches and retailer activations with cross-functional teams.

You will analyze sales and shopper data, prepare reviews and plans, and help maintain commercial tools. A marketing or business degree and 2+ years in CPG/retail analytics are preferred. Hybrid schedule: 3 days on-site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Hybrid work schedule with 3 days on-site in Aurora, IL.
• 2+ years of experience in CPG, Retail, Sales, Marketing, Category Management, Shopper Marketing, Trade Marketing, or related business functions.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and reporting tools; experience with syndicated retailer data and space planning software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop fact-based category reviews, assortment recommendations, retailer presentations, and business planning materials.
• Assist with promotional planning, shopper marketing initiatives, retail activation, and performance measurement.
• Support coordination of product launches, commercialization activities, and customer activation programs.
• Analyze sales, shopper, customer, and category data to identify growth opportunities and actionable recommendations.
• Manage reporting systems, commercial databases, retailer information, budget tracking, and sales enablement resources.
• Assist with customer meetings, trade shows, broker partner requests, retailer inquiries, and other administrative activities.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and external partners to manage projects and track deliverables.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Reporting tools

Education

Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Circana/Nielsen

POS data

Space planning software

Job description

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies S.a.s. di Externa Italia S.r.l.u. in Aurora, IL, seeks a data-driven marketer to support category management, trade marketing, and go-to-market initiatives, coordinating product launches and retailer activations with cross-functional teams.

You will analyze sales and shopper data, prepare reviews and plans, and help maintain commercial tools. A marketing or business degree and 2+ years in CPG/retail analytics are preferred. Hybrid schedule: 3 days on-site.