Sr Sales Analyst - Ethnic Business (Bilingual - Korean-English)

Schwan's Company; La Palma (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Time off programs

Retirement offerings

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s, based in La Palma, is seeking a Senior Sales Analyst to partner with Sales, Marketing, Commercial Operations, and Finance to drive business performance and growth. Translate data into actionable insights, support forecasting, and improve customer partnerships across the Americas.

You will develop dashboards, analyze performance, and lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize resource allocation and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or relevant years of experience) and 4+ years in a sales planning, commercial planning or finance role preferably in the CPG industry.
• Fluency in English and Korean is required.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with Power BI experience.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, communication and presentation skills; translate data into business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance sales dashboards, reporting tools, and performance metrics to provide actionable insights.
• Analyze sales performance, identify growth opportunities and risks, and recommend strategies to improve results.
• Lead sales forecasting and planning with Sales and FP&A to evaluate trends and allocate resources.
• Support annual operating plans and long-term strategies aligned with channel and category growth.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify market trends and customer opportunities that drive growth.
• Present insights and lead training sessions to help sales teams leverage data.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and propose process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Bilingual English/Korean

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Forecasting

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

* Role based in our La Palma Office *

Through CJ Foods USA's Ethnic Sales Division, we offer a vast array of authentic Asian flavors to ethnic retail stores throughout the Americas. Our popular brands include bibigo® and Twin Marquis® products, along with a variety of imported offerings from our parent company, CJ CheilJedang.

Are you a data-driven, strategic thinker who enjoys turning insights into business results? We are seeking a Senior Sales Analyst to partner with Sales, Marketing, Commercial Operations, and Finance to drive business performance and profitable growth.

In this role, you will translate sales data and market trends into actionable insights, support forecasting and business planning, and help identify opportunities to strengthen customer partnerships and improve commercial performance. This is an exciting opportunity for an analytical professional who enjoys working cross-functionally, influencing decisions, and making a meaningful impact on the business.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and enhance sales dashboards, reporting tools, and performance metrics to provide actionable business insights.
• Analyze sales performance, identify growth opportunities and business risks, and recommend strategies to improve results.
• Lead sales forecasting and planning processes, partnering with Sales and FP&A to evaluate trends, adjust projections, and support resource allocation.
• Support annual operating plans and long-term business strategies aligned with channel and category growth objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify market trends, competitive insights, and customer opportunities that drive profitable growth.
• Present insights and lead training sessions to help sales teams leverage data and strengthen account performance.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.

What We Look For:

• Bachelor's degree (or relevant years of experience) and 4+ years in a sales planning, commercial planning or finance role preferably in the CPG industry
• Fluency in both English and Korean is required.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with experience using data visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful business recommendations.
• A collaborative, self-motivated approach with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and work independently.

What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $110,625 annually with eligibility for a 15% annual incentive bonus, which is based on organizational performance. Compensation is determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location. Starting pay may fall anywhere within the stated range, with fully qualified candidates typically receiving offers near the middle of the range. We encourage individuals to apply even if they do not meet every qualification, as we are committed to supporting career growth and development.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.

CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email [e-mail].