Senior Commercial Development Analyst

Nestlé S.A.; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 91,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Healthcare coverage

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a Sr Analyst, Commercial Development, Strategic Planning to deliver analytics that drive category growth and partner with customers. You will support planning, development and deployment of commercial strategies, collaborating across Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain to enable best‑in‑class execution through data‑driven decision making.

The role requires 18+ months in sales or customer-facing roles, a bachelor’s degree, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills with

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months of experience in sales, customer-facing roles or relevant professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with syndicated data for insight gathering.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Effective time management with minimal direction.
• Ability to influence without authority.
• Knowledge of Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain initiatives.
• Experience with Circana/Nielsen data and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze datasets and translate findings into actionable insights for strategic decision‑making.
• Support development and deployment of Commercial Action Plans (CAP) and New Item Execution Plans.
• Provide category and channel insights to customers and field sales teams.
• Prepare presentations and reporting to support business planning and execution.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment and execution.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Time management

Influence without authority

Cross-functional collaboration

Syndicated data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Circana/Nielsen

BW

Power BI reporting

Job description

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At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk‑taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Role Summary

The Sr Analyst, Commercial Development, Strategic Planning is a key contributor to the Commercial Development team, responsible for delivering actionable insights, analytics, and reporting that drive category growth, customer partnership, and enable executional excellence. This role supports the planning, development and deployment of commercial strategies, collaborates cross‑functionally, and enables best‑in‑class execution through data‑driven decision‑making and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Insight Generation

• Possess strong analytical skills with proven ability to extract, manipulate, and synthesize data from various sources.
• Analyze complex datasets and translate findings into actionable insights that support strategic decision‑making and commercial strategy.
• Ensure insights are clearly communicated and aligned with business objectives to inform planning and execution.
• Support the integration of internal priorities and insights into actionable commercial strategies.
• Assist in the development and refinement of 4P strategies (Product, Price, Promotion, Placement) in partnership with the CD Manager and cross‑functional teams.
• Leverage consumer and shopper insights to inform planning, execution, and reporting.
• Champion a culture of insight‑driven decision‑making and continuous learning.

Channel Strategy & Category Support

• Provide analytical support for channel strategy development, ensuring alignment with category and brand objectives.
• Contribute to the creation and refinement of category roadmaps, growth drivers, and activation tactics.
• Support the CD Manager in developing and deploying Commercial Action Plans (CAP) and New Item Execution Plans.
• Assist in the development and refinement of customer segmentation models to prioritize strategic partnerships.
• Provide category and segment insights to selected customers and field sales teams.
• Support the integration of customer plans with innovation pipelines and portfolio strategies.

Strategic Execution, Reporting & Measurement

• Support the deployment of Commercial Action Plans (CAP) across national and channel teams.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, communications, and reporting to support business planning and execution.
• Ensure forecasting accuracy, monitor performance targets, and contribute to segmentation/resource allocation.
• Communicate results of initiatives to internal and external key stakeholders, providing feedback and recommendations.

SRM Activation

• Assist in the development and maintenance of SRM strategy and execution playbooks.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to support seamless execution of channel strategies.
• Provide analytical support for multi‑year distribution strategies and governance processes.
• Monitor and report on distribution execution and supply resolution.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the CD Manager, Strategic Planning Managers, and other cross‑functional partners (Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, CIH, CMI) to ensure strategic alignment and executional readiness.
• Adopt new ways of working and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Capability Building & Continuous Improvement

• Challenge current processes and generate innovative suggestions to improve performance.
• Take initiative and act with minimal direction to resolve issues and drive results.

Key Experiences/Requirements

• Minimum 18 months of experience in sales, customer‑facing roles, or other relevant professional experience required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to meet or exceed critical metric goals.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with syndicated data inclusive of retrieving of the data and analysis for insight gathering
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Effective time management and ability to execute with minimal direction.
• Ability to influence without authority and proactively find opportunities beyond assigned role.
• Knowledge of interrelationship of key functions and their initiatives (Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Technical, IS/IT).
• Proven knowledge of business‑driving technology solutions (e.g., Circana/Nielsen, BW, PBI reporting) and internal/external industry insights and trends.
• Knowledge of core business processes and fundamentals (Sales/Distribution, Customer Planning, Financial Reporting, Training, HR Policies, Coordinated Commercial Planning, Management and Leadership Principles).

Salary:$91,000.00 to$106,000.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility:Yes

Thepay rangeprovided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

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This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.