Title:	Category Development Analyst
Industry:	Food Processing & Manufacturing
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Size of Company:	$1.1B-$10B Sales Volume:
Position Reports To:	Consumer Insights Manager
Job Location:	Midwest Relocation: Yes
Position Responsibilities:	Develop category reviews that include information, both scan and non-scan, that will be leveraged to grow the Companys and total category sales with its trade customers. With information from sales and various data sources, identify sales opportunities. Develop solutions with respect to product distribution, promotion, pricing, and shelf-placement. Prepare clear and concise presentations to inform customers of business/consumer trends, existing opportunities and solutions for growth. Assist Consumer Insights Manager in proactively identifying market opportunities available and communicate to sales. Discuss possible emerging trends observed during day-to-day analysis. Work with managers on specific projects intended to proactively provide sales with opportunities and market information. Participate in various activities to enhance job performance and personal growth. Experience out in the market is essential in ensuring the analysts ability to provide useful information tools for sales. Conduct market visits that include: Meetings in brokers offices; Retail audits with DSMs/RSMs; Quarterly sales meetings; Account calls; Business/presentation planning sessions with RSMs and brokers. Complete cross-departmental projects. Complete all necessary information technology training. Assist other functional areas to develop business opportunities and provide information to sales. Work with Marketing to identify and close opportunities. Work with Marketing Research to analyze, recap, and disseminate pertinent research findings to sales
Direct Reports:	0 Education Required: BS/BA
Position Experience:	Bachelors Degree Consumer Packaged Goods history 1-3 years analytical experience Syndicated sales data experience required (IRI and/or Nielsen) Shelving software experience a plus (Apollo/ProSpace a plus) Experience with Household Panel Data required Exposure to advanced Household Panel Data a plus (T&R, Switching/SOV, Market Structure, etc.) Strong computer and analytical skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent presentation skills
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