Merchandising Analyst - Hybrid, Data-Driven Growth

P.L. Marketing, Inc.; Newport (RI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

P.L. Marketing, Inc. seeks a data-driven marketing analyst to support Kroger Our Brands initiatives in Newport, RI. You will analyze market data, develop sales plans, and coordinate with corporate category managers and sourcing teams to optimize promotions and product mix.

In this hybrid role, you will spend at least one half day weekly in the corporate office, collaborate across functions, present insights, and contribute to growth in sales, margin, and market share for Our Brands categories.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Degree in Business, Statistics, Marketing or Economics preferred.
• 2+ years of retail grocery experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of internet, email and web based applications.
• Understanding of Corporate Brands and their role in Kroger’s strategy preferred.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an audience from senior level executives, to administrative support.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Support sales planning process with internal and external data-driven insights.
• Performs research related to consumer behavior and trends, and shares those insights with key stakeholders within PL Marketing to aid in the continuous improvements of Our Brands initiatives.
• Develop the skills to present commodity insights and strategies to Kroger personnel.
• Influence the development of pricing strategies, annual promotional campaigns and period sales plans designed to achieve financial targets.
• Communicate the sales plans and strategies of the categories you represent to the Kroger Division PLM teams.
• Facilitate successful execution of all promotional and merchandising activities in the sales plan at the retail level.
• Work with sourcing manager in effective communication with Divisions buyers/suppliers in consistent flow of product inventory.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Degree in Business/Statistics/Marketing/Economics preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

P.L. Marketing, Inc. seeks a data-driven marketing analyst to support Kroger Our Brands initiatives in Newport, RI. You will analyze market data, develop sales plans, and coordinate with corporate category managers and sourcing teams to optimize promotions and product mix.

In this hybrid role, you will spend at least one half day weekly in the corporate office, collaborate across functions, present insights, and contribute to growth in sales, margin, and market share for Our Brands categories.