Now Hiring - Sales Analyst II in Duquesne, PA

JOB SUMMARY:

The Sales Analyst II will be responsible for analyzing account data, developing merchandising plans, and developing and maintaining accurate forecasts for their assigned accounts. This individual will assist with the annual sales budget, report on new business trends, and assist in presenting these findings to cross-functional teams, management, and customers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sales Analysis and Reporting

• Performs account level analysis for assigned accounts.

• Identifies account needs, trends, opportunities, and problems (i.e., GMROI, in stock, sell through %, ideal product assortments, new item performance) and provides actionable feedback based on results of analysis.

• Prepares analysis summaries for accounts.

• Contributes to the design and implementation of analytical reports.

• Reviews, analyzes, and communicates competitive data trends.

• Participates in the analysis and presentation of findings for internal sales review meetings.

• Conducts post promotional event analysis on systematic basis, planogram development, and monitoring of progress against established business plans.

• Participates in the development of pricing/merchandising strategies at the account level.

• Assists with space planning recommendations.

Sales Support

• Maximizes sales opportunities through in-depth account analysis.

• Assists with internal account related projects.

• Develops presentation-ready analyses for account sales calls.

• Anticipates account manager needs to provide needed support with minimal direction.

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Develops and maintains an accurate sales forecast for assigned territory throughout product lifecycle.

• Analyzes and reports on achieving sales forecast MTD, YTD, & yearend.

• Evaluates historical sales, seasonality, events/promotions, pricing, and incorporates any demand or inventory changing events/activities into plan.

• Builds relationships with and collaborates with customers’ planning teams and participates in recurring calls.

• Supports the sales budget plan for assigned territory working with account managers and commercial team including the development of the plan and the performance against plan.

• Tracks remaining inventory and runout of discontinued items.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or related field

• 2-4 years of experience in Sales and related analytical work experience preferred

• Experience with data & situational analysis

• Experience with data visualization tools - Power BI a plus

• Ability to prepare and analyze sales reports

• Advanced problem-solving skills with ability to be creative & see different perspectives

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Capable of working under tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational & prioritization skills with the ability to multi-task

• Ability to work and manage projects independently with minimal guidance

• Experience working in a retail CPG industry preferred

• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to withstand prolonged periods sitting at a desk

• Frequent use of upper extremities to perform keyboard functions and work on a computer

• Ability to occasionally stand/walk

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Duquesne, PA 15110: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently working?
• Have you worked for American Textile Company in the past?
• Do you understand that American Textile Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer?
• When would you be able to begin employment with American Textile Company?
• What are your salary requirements for this position?
• What are your total years of relevant experience?
• What best describes your general computer skills?
• Do you have any forecasting experience? If so, was the forecasting an aggregate level or SKU per customer level?
• Do you have any retail CPG industry experience?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Duquesne, PA 15110