Marketing Analyst

LHH; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

401(k) match

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a consumer products manufacturer to hire a Sales Analyst in the Illinois area (Glenview/Deerfield). The role focuses on reviewing marketing analytics, retail insights, and business storytelling to support the sales team with data-driven insights.

From forecasting to promotional analysis, you will track sales trends, develop reports, and present findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in marketing analytics or retailer insights.
• Experience with retail, CPG, sales planning or customer analytics.
• Understanding of large retailer dynamics preferred.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Excel with large data sets and BI tools.
• Proficient in PowerPoint and executive presentations.
• Able to translate data into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive, collaborative, and curious personality.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Track sales trends and performance metrics.
• Develop reports and provide insights to grow market share.
• Collaborate with demand planning, sales and other functions.
• Prepare executive summaries and present findings.
• Support sales-driven promotions and pricing analysis.
• Monitor promotional calendar and budget tracking.
• Keep pulse on competitor activities and industry trends.
• Present insights to stakeholders to influence decisions.
• Coordinate with marketing, supply chain and finance on targets.
• Develop improved reporting methods and processes.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

PowerPoint

Analytics

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hybrid 3 days – Glenview/Deerfield, IL area

$70k-$85k

LHH Recruitment Solutions is working with the manufacturer of consumer products to hire a Sales Analyst to review marketing analytics and retail insights. The analysts support the sales team with retail sales by providing detailed analysis reporting and insights. We’re looking for someone with a combination of analytics + retail/customer knowledge + business storytelling + stakeholder communication.

In this role, you’ll play an integral part in tracking sales trends, identifying opportunities for growth, and improving sales strategies by using data-driven insights. You will interface regularly with demand planning, sales, and various business functions. You should be able to create executive summaries, identify trends, explain what the data is saying, and help influence business decisions.

Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

What’s Required

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in marketing analytics, retailer insights, sales planning, sales analytics, or customer analytics
• Retail, CPG (consumer goods), sales planning, trade marketing, category management, or customer analytics
• Understanding of large retailer dynamics is preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills
• Proficient in Excel working with large data sets and data analysis tools (i.e. Power BI or Tableau)
• PowerPoint and executive presentation
• Able to translate complex data into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
• Proactive, collaborative, and curious personality traits
• Ability to travel on occasion for customer meetings and events

Plus, but not Required: SAP experience

Primary Responsibilities

• Performance Analysis
• Market Research & Competitive Analysis
• Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

Daily Functions

• Track, analyze and develop reports providing key insights into sales performance, KPIs, and other key metrics to assess effectiveness of sale strategies
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis that supports specific sales initiatives, product launches, or promotions
• Use and leverage analytics to develop/implement sales strategies geared to promote growth, market share, and profitability
• Work with Sales team to plan/execute sales-driven promotions and price changes
• Track promotional calendar, assessing performance and suggesting improvements
• Help manage and track gross-to-net budget
• Keep your finger on the pulse of competitor activities, consumer trends and industry developments
• Leverage data to identify growth opportunities and potential risks
• Partner with demand planning and sales teams to provide sales forecast input to ensure accurate sales projections across product categories and regions
• Monitor sales performance and provide feedback to teams on forecast adjustments to meet changing market conditions and retail activities
• Coordinate with internal teams across marketing, supply chain and finance to ensure alignment of sales targets, promotional planning, and inventory needs
• Provide analytical support to sales and leadership to help with decision making and strategic planning
• Routinely assess sales processes and tools to identify areas for efficiency gain
• Aid in the development of new reporting methods and sales processes to enhance productivity and accuracy

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, wellness, 401(k) + match, company paid life insurance & accidental death/dismemberment, company-paid theft insurance and disability, flex spending/health savings accounts, company-paid employee assistance program, PTO and paid holidays. Plus, additional benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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