Sr. Analyst, Sales, Growth Channels

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a contact and resource for KIND cross functional team members and external broker partner.
• Provide support and analysis for business initiatives at top retailers in the Drug, Value, Convenience and Away From Home channels.
• Learn and be immersed in KIND internal systems (TradePro and Anaplan) and customer portals at CVS, Dollar General.
• Synthesize and analyze data from MSA, McLane, Core-Mark and Sprout system to support Convenience and large, Away From Home distributors and downstream customers.
• Proactively evaluate volume and spend and understand drivers of swings.
• Assist in creation of presentation materials for internal KIND and external customer meetings.
• Support customer meetings, customer portal reporting and analysis, Sprout data analysis, volume forecasting and trade, internal KIND/broker meetings, and all other ad hoc sales support.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of CPG companies and industry.
• Understanding of trade promotion management and customer and business impacts.
• Basic knowledge of product forecasting (SKU level, by week).
• Proven background that reflects being results-oriented.
• Excellent attitude and desire to learn.
• Willingness to embrace this function, and understand how it will positively affect your effectiveness in sales.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Sales, Finance, Account Management, or Category Management.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of key reporting systems (TradePro, IRI Data), or financial analysis (CVS, Walgreens & Dollar General systems a plus).
• Ability to portray a confident and winning attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, strong presentation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to apply financial data to make decisions and influence outcomes, including margins, retail math, forecast/projections, velocities, and other analytical skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with financial analysis and reporting systems such as TradePro, IRI Data, CVS, Walgreens, and Dollar General systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Sales, Finance, Account Management, or Category Management.

Benefits & Perks

• 401(K) or RRSP's with generous company match.
• Flexible Paid Time Off, including summer hours and paid parental leave.
• Health, dental & vision insurance with options to fit your needs.
• Company paid disability and life insurance.
• Wellness programs including Employee Assistance Program, wellness subsidy, healthy food options, and gym facility.
• Casual office dress code.
• Quarterly voucher to share KIND bars with family and friends.
• Training & tuition reimbursement program.
• Charitable Donation Matching up to $1000 annually.