Retail Strategy Analyst — Growth & Equity in CPG

David Protein; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Company equity options

401(k) with 4% match

Gym expenses coverage

Substantial PTO

Job summary

David Protein is hiring a Strategic Retail Analyst to help build and scale our Grocery channel in New York City. You will work closely with the sales team to drive retail growth, analyze account performance, and identify opportunities to expand distribution and improve sales velocity across grocery customers.

We are seeking an intellectually curious, highly analytical candidate who can build detailed financial models, analyze retail performance, and translate insights into clear recommendations

Qualifications

• 1+ years of analytical experience in finance, investment banking, consulting, corporate strategy, sales, or similarly analytical role.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, with strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to structure ambiguous business questions into clear, actionable analyses.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into simple recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Commercially minded, with an interest in understanding what drives growth and profitability in consumer businesses.
• Comfortable taking ownership of projects and working independently with limited direction.
• Experience in CPG, retail, or grocery is a plus, but not required.
• Collaborative, intellectually curious, highly driven, and excited to help build something from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth of David's Grocery channel, helping expand distribution and drive sales across retail accounts.
• Help identify, prospect, and pursue new grocery accounts to expand David's distribution.
• Build and maintain relationships with buyers, distributors, brokers, and other key retail partners.
• Support the sales process from initial outreach and sell-in through launch and ongoing account management.
• Help develop account strategies to drive distribution, velocity, and sales growth.
• Prepare for and participate in buyer meetings, presentations, line reviews, and negotiations.
• Support assortment, merchandising, promotions, and retail programs that drive trial and repeat purchase.
• Monitor account performance and analyze sales data to identify opportunities and address issues.
• Assist with sales forecasting and communicate expected demand, opportunities, and risks internally.
• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Marketing, and Finance to successfully launch and support accounts.
• Represent David at trade shows, distributor meetings, customer events, and other industry events.
• Monitor grocery industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging retail opportunities.
• Help develop the sales processes, tools, and playbooks that will support David as we scale.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel modeling

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Business acumen

Independent contributor

CPG/retail knowledge

Tools

Excel

Job description

David Protein is hiring a Strategic Retail Analyst to help build and scale our Grocery channel in New York City. You will work closely with the sales team to drive retail growth, analyze account performance, and identify opportunities to expand distribution and improve sales velocity across grocery customers.

We are seeking an intellectually curious, highly analytical candidate who can build detailed financial models, analyze retail performance, and translate insights into clear recommendations