BSM Partners
Senior Analyst, Retail & Category Analytics – Sales Data & Market Trends
BSM Partners, Bentonville, Arkansas, United States, 72712
Senior Analyst, Retail & Category Analytics – Sales Data & Market Trends
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Senior Analyst, Retail & Category Analytics – Sales Data & Market Trends Specialist
About the Job You are the market’s scorekeeper and its analyst — the one who knows exactly how categories, brands, and channels are performing and can explain why. You’ll work with POS, shipment, syndicated, and retailer-direct datasets to deliver a complete view of market dynamics. Your analysis will reveal growth opportunities, competitive threats, and emerging shifts, forming the foundation for myriad strategic recommendations.
Why This Role Matters Sales data is the most immediate reflection of market behavior. Without your analysis, we can’t connect consumer attitudes to real-world purchasing or validate which trends are truly gaining traction.
Responsibilities
Lead analysis of POS, shipment, and syndicated retail data.
Track and report on category and brand performance metrics.
Identify and explain emerging market trends.
Integrate performance data with consumer insights for deeper analysis.
Qualifications
5–7+ years in retail/category analytics and category management.
Expertise with POS and retail data (IRI, NIQ, SPINS, Stackline, retailer direct, etc.).
Strong Excel and BI tool skills; SQL or Python a plus.
Ability to translate metrics into strategic recommendations.
Pet industry experience a plus – ideally from a large brand or retailer.
Benefits
Competitive salary.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and retirement plan options.
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full-time
Job function Analyst. Industries: Food and Beverage Retail, Food and Beverage Services, and Business Consulting and Services.
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Senior Analyst, Retail & Category Analytics – Sales Data & Market Trends Specialist
About the Job You are the market’s scorekeeper and its analyst — the one who knows exactly how categories, brands, and channels are performing and can explain why. You’ll work with POS, shipment, syndicated, and retailer-direct datasets to deliver a complete view of market dynamics. Your analysis will reveal growth opportunities, competitive threats, and emerging shifts, forming the foundation for myriad strategic recommendations.
Why This Role Matters Sales data is the most immediate reflection of market behavior. Without your analysis, we can’t connect consumer attitudes to real-world purchasing or validate which trends are truly gaining traction.
Responsibilities
Lead analysis of POS, shipment, and syndicated retail data.
Track and report on category and brand performance metrics.
Identify and explain emerging market trends.
Integrate performance data with consumer insights for deeper analysis.
Qualifications
5–7+ years in retail/category analytics and category management.
Expertise with POS and retail data (IRI, NIQ, SPINS, Stackline, retailer direct, etc.).
Strong Excel and BI tool skills; SQL or Python a plus.
Ability to translate metrics into strategic recommendations.
Pet industry experience a plus – ideally from a large brand or retailer.
Benefits
Competitive salary.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and retirement plan options.
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full-time
Job function Analyst. Industries: Food and Beverage Retail, Food and Beverage Services, and Business Consulting and Services.
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