Sales Analyst - Bentonville Arkansas

Company: Bimbo Bakeries USA
Location: Bentonville, Arkansas
Posted On: 05/13/2024

Sales Analystreq39390Employment Type:
RegularLocation: BENTONVILLE,ARHave you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. Description:Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:Salary Range: $51,00.00 - $66,300.00Comprehensive Benefits PackagePaid Time Off401k & Company MatchPosition Summary:Bimbo Bakeries seeks a proactive, detail-oriented individual who is passionate about data analysis for a vital role within the company. This position provides analytical support to the Bimbo Bakehouse Walmart / Sam's Club Sales Team, focusing on analyzing customer performance and suggesting improvements for both brand and customer strategies. The main duties of the Sales Analyst involve assisting the Bimbo Bakehouse Director of Sales with analysis of past and present business patterns, examination of competitor activities, and identification of prospective sales opportunities to drive sales growth. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in handling various customer data, extracting meaningful insights, and possessing the ability to convey complex information through effective storytelling. This role reports to the Director of Sales, Bimbo Bakehouse Walmart / Sam's Club Sales Team.This job can be performed remotely. Key Job ResponsibilitiesCollect, analyze, evaluate, and report sales data to assist in business planning, increase productivity, direct marketing initiatives, and support the forecast process.Proactively analyze customer and category trends while understanding the impact of market intelligence, category competitors, promotional displays, and provide that insight to the sales team.Manage and lead sales reporting on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.Actively participate and support the Line Review and Joint Business Planning process.Prepare and deliver presentations to both internal and external customers.Support the development of templates and standardized processes for post-program reporting.Drive new approaches to analyzing business results and trends; create ad hoc reporting for situational analysis, as needed.Responsible for customer item setup/change forms#LI-TN1 Position Requirements:Key Behavioral Competencies: Proficient in analyzing data with a knack for translating insights into practical actions.Advanced proficiency in Walmart's reporting tools, specifically Luminate and Retail Link.Experienced in sales analytics within the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) sector.Proactive and capable of thriving in a team-oriented, matrixed environment.Autonomous worker with the skill to collaborate effectively with diverse teams as necessary.Adaptable to rapid changes, with a strong inclination towards continuous improvement and a test-and-learn approach.Excellent at planning and organizing, with a keen eye for detail and strong project management leadership.Innovative thinker, proactive in proposing ideas and solutions, not merely executing orders.Occasional travel, with an expectation of around 10% to meet customer and business needs. Education and Work History: Preferred: Bachelor's DegreeExperience: 2-4 years in national customer roles with success in sales reporting, trade marketing, or CPG analytics.Attributes: strong quantitative and analytical skills, problem-solving ability, organization, team-oriented, effective communication, focused on results, and committed to thorough follow-up and task completion.Technical Skills: Proficient in Walmart Data Platforms (Luminate, Retail Link) and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI experience a plus), Circana (previously IRI & NPD)The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. More...

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