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Dietz & Watson

Category Analyst-Midwest/Great Lakes

Dietz & Watson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244

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At Dietz & Watson, our employees talent and dedication to world-class sales and customer service are key contributors to our success. You will find that our companys energetic environment and fast-paced work ethic are vital pieces that continue the growth and development of Dietz & Watson. We are looking for these talented and dedicated individuals to join our family.

Employment Benefits & Incentives $75,000-$95,000 based on experience Weekly payroll via Direct Deposit Monthly Car Allowance/ Expenses Reimbursement on Select Travel Benefits Package Including Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx/Disability/401K

Description

At Dietz & Watson, our employees talent and dedication to world-class sales and customer service are key contributors to our success. You will find that our companys energetic environment and fast-paced work ethic are vital pieces that continue the growth and development of Dietz & Watson. We are looking for these talented and dedicated individuals to join our family.

Employment Benefits & Incentives

$75,000-$95,000 based on experience Weekly payroll via Direct Deposit Monthly Car Allowance/ Expenses Reimbursement on Select Travel Benefits Package Including Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx/Disability/401K

The category analyst will work directly with the Account Manager and the customers buying team, providing sales support via category reviews, assortment recommendations, business strategy recommendations, and regular market trend reporting. The analyst is responsible for delivering impactful summaries that highlight opportunities for growth for the customers category and company sales.

The category analyst will develop category opportunity plans for key customers with knowledge of syndicated data including IRI/Circana and Numerator. He/she will ensure data integrity and develop standardized templates for ongoing market/consumer updates. He/she will team up with the Sales Account Executives in the annual sales/marketing planning process. The candidate is responsible to monitor category trends, track competitive activity, discover opportunity gaps and review best pricing/promotional strategies. He/she will also be key in creating and maintaining plan-o-grams for key customers.

Responsibilities

Prepare category reviews for key customers in major Midwest markets- Chicago, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minneapolis/St. Paul Key account tasks POG/assortment, pricing/promotional strategy, business reviews Correspond/communicate with customers and internal sales staff Assist sales departmental members as necessary All other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

COMPETENCIES

Self-starter and driven to deliver strong results Skillfully persuades others to support important initiatives and acts in the best interests of the company Communicates a deep understanding of the business to our customers and upper management Continuously evaluates customers best interests and develops solutions that exceed expectations Anticipates business opportunities and challenges and drives long-term strategies while maintaining a focus on shorter-term objectives Works collaboratively and effectively with colleagues across multiple departments throughout the company

Skills & Qualifications

BA/BS Degree required and at least 3-5 years of past successful sales experience or related analysis job experience STRONG Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Expert level Excel with pivot tables and V Look Up. Strong organized data analysis skills with ability to interpret and communicate market and category trends Strong PowerPoint editing skills Knowledge in Circana/Nielsen and Numerator syndicated data tools CPG industry experience strongly preferred Direct customer presentation experience preferred Ability to access and utilize internal databases and in-house sales software Proven success managing multiple objectives and priorities in a fast paced environment Ability to apply sound business principles and practices to projects Strong communication, priority setting, and time management skills Attention to detail a must JDA plan-o-gram experience a plus Flexible working schedule and ability to travel up to 30-35% Must have valid Real ID or Passport for travel Seniority level

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