Sales Data Analyst — Forecasting & Trade Spend

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindt & Sprüngli Group is seeking a data-driven Sales Analytics & Forecasting Specialist to support Meijer, HEB, and SpartanNash. You will build reports, dashboards, and analyses to drive forward-looking decisions and improve forecast accuracy.

You’ll collaborate with sales teams, finance, and operations to plan the year, set trade spend, and prepare clear presentations for internal leadership and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or Accounting.
• Confectionery/CPG experience is desirable.
• Grocery channel experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain sales reports, dashboards, and performance analyses to track shipments, consumption, distribution, and promotional results.
• Support annual business planning, sales forecasts, and growth projections.
• Identify risks and opportunities to improve forecast accuracy.
• Prepare customer-facing and internal presentations translating data into insights and recommendations.
• Manage item setup and input of customer contracts in collaboration with internal and external partners.

Skills

Sales analytics

Data reporting

Forecasting

XTEL system

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance or Accounting

Tools

XTEL system

CRM systems

Job description

Lindt & Sprüngli Group is seeking a data-driven Sales Analytics & Forecasting Specialist to support Meijer, HEB, and SpartanNash. You will build reports, dashboards, and analyses to drive forward-looking decisions and improve forecast accuracy.

You’ll collaborate with sales teams, finance, and operations to plan the year, set trade spend, and prepare clear presentations for internal leadership and customers.