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KIND LLC Sr. Sales Analyst - KIND Snacks in New York, New York
Who are we?
Since 2004, KIND has been on a mission to create a kinder and healthier world - one snack and one act at a time. Its iconic KIND bars - made with real, recognizable ingredients - sparked the growth of an entirely new healthy snacking category. Today, KIND has a family of more than 80 snacks that offer solutions for a variety of occasions. All of KIND's products lead with a nutrient-dense first ingredient - whole nuts, whole grains or whole fruit - and do not contain genetically engineered ingredients, sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners.
Inspired by the belief that acts of kindness can be a transformative force for good, both the KIND brand and The KIND Foundation seek to inspire kindness and empathy.
We're looking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader in health & wellness and positively impact society along the way. If you're looking to be a part of an inspiring, energetic and entrepreneurial environment, you've found the right place.
What you'll do....
As the Senior Sales Analyst, Growth Channels you will support the Away From Home, Drug, Convenience and Value business with analytical support and sales plan entry and management. The goal of this position is to assist the team with reporting (internal & external), promotional analysis, trade systems entry & maintenance and forecasting. This position will develop the skillset to manage unique and complex customers across many channels of trade.
And this is how you will do it...
- Serve as a contact and resource for KIND cross functional team members and external broker partner
- Provide support and analysis for business initiatives at top retailers in the Drug, Value, Convenience and Away From Home channels
- Learn and be immersed in KIND internal systems (TradePro and Anaplan) and customer portals at CVS, Dollar General* Synthesize and analyze data from MSA, McLane, Core-Mark and Sprout system to support Convenience and large, Away From Home distributors and downstream customers
- Proactively evaluate volume and spend and understand drivers of swings
- Assist in creation of presentation materials for internal KIND and external customer meetings
- You will spend your time: Customer Meeting support: 20%, Customer Portal reporting and Analysis 20%, Sprout data analysis 20%, Volume Forecasting and Analysis and Trade 20%, Internal KIND/ Broker Meetings 10%, All Other Adhoc Sales Support 10%
What you'll bring to KIND...
- Basic knowledge of CPG companies and industry
- Understanding of trade promotion management and customer and business impacts
- Basic knowledge of product forecasting (SKU level, by week)
- Proven background that reflects being results-oriented
- Excellent attitude and desire to learn
- Willingness to embrace this function, and understand how it will positively affect your effectiveness in sales
You are...
- A team-player with a winning attitude. One who share best practices and is open to learn from other team members
- A thought leader who leverages data and resources with account and peers.
- Creative and persistent with basic business fundamentals
- Goal-oriented: Take initiative to build rapport
- A strong communicator: Both verbally to build relationships, and in writing to accomplish follow-up and action. Strong listening skills and adaptability to adjust style and message.
- Genuine in your desire to help make the world a kinder place, committing to always spreading and celebrating kindness
You have.....
- Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Sales, Finance, Account Management, or Category Management
- Basic knowledge and understanding of key reporting systems (TradePro, IRI Data), or financial analysis (CVS, Walgreens & Dollar General systems a plus)
- Ability to portray a confident and winning attitude
- Excellent verbal and written skills. Strong presentation skills
- Proven yourself proficient with Microsoft office, especially PowerPoint and Excel
- Ability to apply financial data to make decisions and influence outcomes. This includes margins, retail math, forecast/projections, velocities, and other analytical skills not mentioned
Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $71,200 to $89,000. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ.
What KIND offers...
KIND provides a robust benefits package to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.
- Competitive salary, including a target bonus and an impressive benefits package!
- Flexible Paid Time Off. Choose what works best for you, including summer hours
- Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you & your family's needs
- Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical well-being through in office programs like Drs, Nutritionists, Mindfulness, Chair Massages & others
- Casual office dress code - feel free to wear your KIND gear
- Stock up on your favorite KIND bars to share with your family & friends, through a quarterly voucher
- Training & tuition reimbursement program, because continuing to learn matters and we support your development
- A dynamic, ambitious, fun and KIND work environment
- The opportunity and responsibility to be KIND everyday
EEO
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KIND promises that our products will always lead with a nutrient-dense first ingredient, such as nuts, whole grains or fruit - a disruptive notion that sparked the creation of a new healthy snacking category. We aim to challenge the status quo within the food industry and empower our community to make better, informed choices about health. To view KIND's Privacy Policy in its entirety please follow this link: https://www.kindsnacks.com/privacy-policy.html
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At KIND, we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. KIND is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.
Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly