Category Analyst / ND55866

ASM was formed in 1987 in Southern California. In 1997, over a three-year period, 21 Tier I companies throughout North America joined Advantage and by April 2000, ASMs goal of becoming the leading sales and marketing agency serving the consumer packaged goods industry was achieved. Today, ASM is the number-one sales and marketing agency in the industry with revenue exceeding $900 million.

Position Description:

Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC (ASM) is one of North Americas 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. ASM 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 Purpose

The Category Analyst assists clients, customers, and business development managers by analyzing data and presenting it in a format, which can be used to make effective business decisions.

Job Responsibilities

Data Collection
Source data from syndicated, customer-specific and/or market resources
Meet specific needs of requesting party by determining appropriate data selection and custom assortment as directed by supervisor

Data Analysis/Interpretation/Application
Quantify, analyze, and interpret data
Evaluate the reliability of source information by weighting raw data and organizing results for analysis
Create excel templates utilizing raw data

Project Management
Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, resolving problems and make adjustments as needed to meet deadlines

Presentation Development
Organize information into presentation format by studying, analyzing, interpreting and classifying data

Presentation Delivery
Assist the management team as needed by participating in presentations to answer any questions regarding the data and data analysis information

Job Requirements

Education
College degree or equivalent job-related experience

Experience
1-3 years of work experience in applicable field (i.e. sales and marketing agency, Customer, and/or Client

Skills & Competencies
Working knowledge of syndicated data and applications
Demonstrated analytical skills and techniques
Basic understanding of category management
Ability to understand and interpret data and draw conclusions in order to solve business issues and make recommendations
Understand legal regulations within category management and work within compliance guidelines
Strong organization skills and attention to details
Demonstrates commitment to meeting or exceeding customer expectations, effectively solicits and responds to the needs of the customer both external and internal
Works cooperatively with others toward common group objectives, demonstrates respect for the ideas and contributions of other team members, cultivates positive relationships with other associates, and provides assistance and support to others

Tools/Software
Advanced PC skills with proficiency in spreadsheets, word processing and presentation software

Other Requirements

Must perform the job safely and utilize proper safety techniques and use of equipment when appropriate.

Physical Demands

Never (0% of time): Work in high volume large format retail, grocery or other type retail store(s), crawl and/or climb, work in cramped/awkward positions, kneel, push/pull more than ten pounds, work on unprotected heights, operate mechanical machinery, use hand tools/equipment, be exposed to marked changes in temperature and humidity, work in freezer/coolers, be exposed to harmful fumes and/or other pollutants, use feet and/or legs for repetitive motion use fingers, hands and/or arms for firm grasping, and lift and/or carry more than ten pounds.

Occasionally (Up to 33% oftime): Stand, walk, bend and/or stoop, push/pull up to ten pounds (sedentary), use fingers, hands and/or arms for finger/hand grip/grasping and lift and/or carry up to ten pounds (sedentary).

Continuously (66-100% of time): Work in an office, sit and use fingers, hands and/or arms for fine manipulation (typing - keyboards/handhelds) and repetitive motion.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

Are you passionate about Service Excellence, Results, Integrity, Entrepreneurial Focus and Leadership: These are our values at Advantage Sales & Marketing, LLC. Come learn why "Winning Together" is more than just words on a piece of paper. It is the vision by which we live our mission as an organization: "To create outstanding value for clients and customers through superior sales execution, operational excellence and innovative marketing services."

Advantage Sales & Marketing, LLC is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, ASM shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
Country: USA, State: Idaho, City: Boise, Company: ADVANTAGE SALES & MARKETING.