Business Analyst (Sales)

 

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

 

 

Position Summary

 

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit, and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

 

It takes ALL of us to do what we do at a world-class level, but it’s the insights, data, and subject matter expertise our Business Analysts bring to the table that makes us a long-standing leader in the larger pet care Category. We give you the high charge of integrating customer business plans, providing internal and external promotional analysis, leveraging analytical data/insights, and developing portfolio recommendations to achieve overall sales, market share and profit objectives. You’ll be supported by a larger team–The Customer Development Group (CDG)–a bold name for our Sales department.

 

We offer opportunities at the global scale and cross-functional experiences that will diversify your knowledge, insight, and your background. So, if your full potential could be unleashed, what would you add to the mix?

 

As Business Analyst, you will develop Purina portfolio recommendations to drive growth within business units and provide business overview and analysis to customer teams on market and Joint Business Planning (JBP) objectives.

 

This position offers opportunities for a flexible schedule and hybrid work environment

 

• Assess competitive market activity and provide analytics around risks/opportunities to the Purina portfolio

• Partner with Finance to deliver promotional recommendations on the Purina portfolio to maximize market impact
• Provide data and recommendations around 4P strategy for new distribution promotion strategy, pricing) using market data, shopper insights & category trends
• Provide insights and analytics to support JBP development objectives and initiatives
• Support monthly retail team meetings to provide business updates, opportunities, or promotional/product mix improvements and key quarter priorities (eventually will attend)
• Provide ad-hoc reporting and communication for retail initiatives and team needs

 

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We strive to create an inclusive workplace and consider our associates our most valuable asset. We encourage our applicants to do the same. Please apply for full consideration.  

 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
• 1+ years of experience in category development, business analytics, sales, marketing, or comparable university experience
• 1+ years of experience in retail sales

 

Other

• Previous experience with Nielsen/IRI/Po