Senior Analyst, Sales Strategy & Planning

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Senior Analyst, Sales Strategy & Planning in Springdale, Arkansas. This key role involves developing and executing strategies for Tyson Prepared categories, with responsibilities in data analysis and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background with at least three years of experience in the CPG industry.

Benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Affordable health benefits

Life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in customer trade marketing, sales marketing, and sales analytics.
• Expert-level competency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Significant experience with IRI or Nielsen syndicated data preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tracks reports and analyzes category performance through internal and external data.
• Builds and executes category and sales channel strategies.
• Communicates and collaborates with sales and supply chain partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Syndicated analytics tools

Job description

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Senior Analyst, Sales Strategy & Planning

Apply locations Corporate - Springdale, Arkansas time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: June 10, 2025 (3 days left to apply) job requisition id R0397535

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Job Details:

Position Summary:

This role is a key member of the Prepared Sales Operations team. This position will be responsible for developing and executing the category and channel strategies along with the fiscal year plan for Tyson Prepared categories. The Sr. Analyst Sales Strategy & Planning reports to the Director. This position will primarily interact with field sales, brand marketing, supply chain and finance. Primary responsibilities orient around tracking and analyzing brand category performance, merchandising and distribution monitoring, forecasting, and ownership of a category and sales channel. The Sr. Analyst Sales Strategy & Planning role is a great development opportunity allowing for solid experience working in a team-based cross-functional environment. There is significant exposure to building and executing strategies for leading national brands, along with bringing that vision to a highly sophisticated selling organization. Self-starters with a strong sense of ownership are desired in this role. Innate curiosity along with the willingness and ability to learn quickly are valued.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Tracks reports and analyzes the performance of the category and key products through internal data and external syndicated data platforms. Actively provides insight and analysis to reveal marketplace strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Supports sales planning process providing fact-based insight and developing priorities that result in optimal outcomes for the organization. A key point of contact for connecting field sales teams to the internal business unit. Ad-hoc responsibilities and work on overall sales strategy and planning group initiatives and platforms with a desire to actively build a stronger team and organization. Provides key input to demand and financial forecasts. Manages ad-hoc category requests and projects as necessary. Model behaviors that support the Tyson Foods Right Behaviors and leadership principles. Establishes, nurtures, and maintains productive working relationships with key external and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required
• Experience: 3 plus years of relevant experience in customer trade marketing, sales marketing, and sales analytics or category management in the CPG industry.
• Computer Skills: Expert-level competency relative to syndicated analytics, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint. Significant experience with IRI or Nielsen syndicated data is strongly preferred.
• Special Skills: Analytical skills; demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and make recommendations. Critical thinker. Multi-tasking and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment with little direction from management.
• Communication Skills: Communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with sales organization and internal BU Supply Chain partners.
• Travel: 1-2 trips per year

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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