Sr Business Analyst

Summary

Sr Business Analyst

 

The Sr Business Analyst supports internal and external customers in growing the core business with accurate and insightful data analysis. Knowledge of and experience with software tools to create, edit, and analyze complex reports, graphs, and presentations. Make sound decisions and the ability to take initiative and accountability for the accuracy of information. Independently take ownership of projects to completion by effectively coordinating all the necessary resources.  Resolve complex, non-routine problems, and issues where no precedent has been established or exists with no supervision.

 

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

 

Job Duty

 

Data Analysis/Interpretation/Recommendation·         Analyze business needs/requirements and provide recommendations to implement and administer new/existing products, processes, and systems

·         Identify client organization's strengths and weaknesses and suggest areas of improvement

·         Utilize various data systems, extract raw data from reporting systems, and conduct in-depth analysis on various KPI’s

·         Define major business opportunities by prioritizing information to support the goals of our Clients, Customers, and Company

·         Consult with internal and external customers to present data and provide actionable insights to assist with meeting business objectives, tactics, or marketing strategies

 Project/Client Management and Support·         Perform project management duties by executing project schedules and deadlines, monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, resolving problems, and ensuring timely deliverables

·         Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions with project management

·         Provide business updates and track overall business KPI’s for management and executive team

·         Manage and maintain ongoing strategic and collaborative relationships

 Manage Direct Reports·         Manage, train, and mentor team to help them achieve skill development and professional objectives

·         Manage workload of direct reports to ensure client satisfaction

·         Create best-in-class practices for team to follow

·         Ensure team thoroughly understands companies' businesses and the issues and challenges facing the industry and organization

 

Miscellaneous·         Perform other job-related projects as needed

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

 

Direct Reports

- Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources

 

Indirect Reports

- May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

 

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

 

- Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job 

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job

Education Level: (Required)      Bachelor's Degree           or equivalent experience                 

 

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- 3-5 years of experience in sales/category insights and analytics role (CPG or Agency)

 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

 

- Analytical and research Skills

- Ability to direct, lead, coach, and develop people

- Team building Skills

- Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines

- Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines

- Excellent customer service orientation

- Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers

 

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