Sales Analyst-Ahold

Mars; Franklin (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet-friendly workplace

Sustainability focused

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Mars Sales Analyst, ADUSA role focuses on translating data into actionable insights to support assortment, pricing, promotions, forecasting and trade investments. You will help inform Mars Pet Nutrition’s growth by delivering rigorous analysis and clear narratives for decision makers.

The role requires 2+ years in analytics, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and experience with syndicated data systems and forecasting tools. In-office collaboration in Franklin, TN with occasional remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in business analytics, category management, or related fields.
• Proficient in syndicated data systems and retail portals.
• Ability to synthesize large data into clear insights and actions.
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business performance across key metrics using multiple data sources.
• Identify trends and opportunities across item performance, promotions, and launches.
• Develop actionable insights with clear narratives and recommended actions.
• Provide detailed forecasting support and compile period forecast files.
• Manage tasks like system upkeep, new item submissions, and price changes.
• Deliver regular reports and prepare materials for business reviews and meetings.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Syndicated data

Storytelling

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Nielsen/Circana

Internal forecasting tools

Compass/Financial system

Job description

Job Description:

The Sales Analyst, ADUSA position plays a critical role in enabling customer teams to drive business performance. This role translates data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making across assortment, pricing, promotion, forecasting, and trade investment. It exists to ensure that customer plans are informed by strong analytical rigor and aligned with Mars Pet Nutrition’s growth objectives.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2+ years of experience in business analytics, category management, commercial planning, or customer development (preferably in CPG or retail).
• Proficient in syndicated data systems (Nielsen, Circana, etc.) retail portals, and internal sales forecast and financial management tools.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of complex data into simple to understand insights and actionable recommendations.
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What would be your key responsibilities?

Business Analysis & Insight Development

• Analyze business performance across key metrics (sales, supply, margin, share, households) using multiple data sources.

• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities across item-level performance, promotions, new item launches, out of stocks, and competitive activity.

• Develop actionable insights with clear narratives explaining what, why, and associated actions.

Forecasting & Operations

• Provide detailed forecasting support by analyzing consumption run rates, distribution shifts, display changes, and new items.

• Own compilation of period forecasting file for ADUSA submission.

• Manage operations-related tasks such as Compass/Financial system upkeep, new item submissions, and price change processing.

Reporting & Performance Measurement

• Deliver regular reporting including consumption performance recaps, new item and feature performance, competitive recaps, and customer meeting insights.
• Prepare data and presentations for key customer milestones such as quarterly business reviews, lines reviews, and other customer needs.
• Create tools, new processes, mechanisms and automation to drive efficiency and improve sales.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Opportunity to bring your pet to work.
• Commitment to create a safe, healthy, and sustainable world for our partners and the communities in which we operate.
• Commitment to make A Better World For Pets™ a world where they’re healthy, happy and welcome
• Commitment to our consumers and focus on positively impacting the planet and the population.

_ This role is based in our Franklin, TN with regular in-office collaboration expected. Flexibility is a key enabler—empowering associates to make choices that support both business outcomes and personal needs, including occasional remote work. _

_ Mars does not sponsor visas for this role. _

_ This position is not eligible for relocation benefits _ .