The Manager of Analytics will lead the Analytics team in driving growth for stakeholders through analytics, strategic initiatives, and team leadership. This role combines hands-on analytical leadership with department strategy, cross-functional partnership, and people management. The position will work closely with Manufacturer Relations, Business Development, and company leads to help shape the analytics roadmap, elevate reporting quality, and support RTS and manufacturer success by delivering data-driven insights and growth strategies to clients.
Who we are:
A Minnesota-based company, RealTime Solutions® thrives on proactively addressing foodservice trends, pitfalls, and opportunities, always staying one step ahead. By seamlessly merging data intelligence with marketing finesse, we create campaigns and tactics that are not just reactive but rooted in insightful strategy. As a Buyers Edge Platform brand, our deep foodservice expertise and data-rich analytics set us apart, allowing us not only to identify growth opportunities for Fortune 500 food manufacturers, but also craft bold strategies and tactics that redefine their success in foodservice.
This role is remotely based. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role.
Your impact:
- Lead and develop 1-2 analytics team members through coaching, delegation, and performance management.
- Leads the execution of strategic initiatives within their own team, setting clear goals and fostering an environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
- Grow relationships and collaboration across data leadership in BEP, sharing best practices and knowledge often, determining how to best leverage data for company revenue growth and manufacturing relationship strategy.
- Develops and implements initiatives that enhance team morale and job satisfaction, creating a positive and enjoyable work environment.
- Promote talent development within the team by identifying high-potential employees, providing them with growth opportunities, and ensuring alignment with the company’s culture and values.
- Interview, hire and train individual contributors to ensure teams are performing to the highest potential.
- Set department priorities and manage the analytics strategy, roadmap, and operating rhythm.
- Translate data into actionable business insights through reporting, visualization, and presentation.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand goals, define analytical requirements, and deliver client-centric analytics.
- Use operator data to identify growth opportunities, improve point potential, and support new manufacturer sales.
- Review reports and presentations for accuracy, quality, and strategic relevance before delivery.
- Identify and address errors in data and databases and improve data quality practices.
- Develop best practices, documented procedures, and scalable reporting processes for analytics.
- Seek synergies within BEP and seek opportunities to share resources and knowledge sources.
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely follow-up and project completion.
- Maintain visibility to active requests and priorities through project management tools.
- Continue professional development to be able to effectively grow in the analytics field.
About you:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and Tableau
- Excel and PowerPoint expertise is preferred
- High ability to identify and address errors in data and database
- Advanced communication, critical thinking, interpersonal relationship and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage deadlines, manage multiple projects and competing prioritiesDemonstrated people leadership, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- 5+ years of analytical experience
- Prior experience leading people, projects, or departmental initiatives preferred
- Bachelor’s degree, business analytics preferred
- Proficient with Microsoft Office 365
- Excel and PowerPoint expertise required
- Foodservice industry (or related) work experience is preferred, but not required
What's in this for you:
- Base salary: $80,000 - $90,000
- Great benefits from day one. We offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, company-paid life insurance, and more—plus a 401(k) with company match.
- Grow with us. Enjoy strong training, development, and competitive pay.
- Work-life balance. Our flexible PTO policy lets you take time when you need it—no accrual required.