Category Analyst (Sales) - Boston, MA

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.Position SummaryAt Purina, our sales team is fueled by the relentless pursuit of staying at the forefront of the market with our innovative products. As a valued member of our team, you will be empowered to exceed sales goals and play a vital role in our continued success. We place a high priority on efficient workflows and supportive teams, equipping you with the necessary tools and resources to excel in your role. Our culture is rooted in appreciation and recognition, as we deeply value and celebrate the achievements of our dedicated sales professionals. Collaboration is the cornerstone of our achievements, as we unite to deliver high-quality products that enhance the lives of pets and their families. Join our dynamic sales team and embark on a rewarding journey where your contributions will have a profound impact in shaping the future of the pet care industry.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 Category 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 helping develop and present customer connected commerce, providing financial analysis, leveraging analytical data/insights, and developing category plans to achieve overall category growth around sales, market share, and profit objectives. You?ll partner closely with a Category Manager to grow the category in a variety of ways, including physical and digital environments. Your collective experiences at Purina will far surpass your achievements in growing category sales.Deliver consistent, detailed, and accurate category analysis (4P) overview Provide timely, value-added insights, and recommendations to the customer that develops proper relations, rapport, and helps achieve category and customer objectivesUtilize syndicated data, consumer data (loyalty and point of sale), internal data, and shopper data to uncover opportunities and provide analytical recommendations Lead the work on setting the visual store set and digital shelf recommendationsOwn Modular (plan-o-gram) item maintenance to ensure data integrityAssist in the development and implementation of strategic connected commerce business plans, including business, market, competitive, and shopper trendsPartner with Category Managers to perform connected commerce/brand analysis for the retail customerRequirementsBachelor?s Degree from an accredited institution OR High School Diploma plus 4 years of experience in category development, business analytics, sales, or marketingOther1+ years of experience in category development, business analytics, store/merchandising/distribution, or marketing is preferred1+ years of advanced Microsoft Excel experience utilizing formulas, pivot tables, and vlookups is preferred Experience working on Digital/eCommerce is preferredExperience with syndicated and shopper data (Nielsen, IRI, Retail Link, VIQ, CKB, RSI, and PowerBI) is preferredExperience working with larger retailers is preferredJDA (or other space management) skills is preferredMust be able to travel up to 15%, or as business needs requireThe approximate pay range for this position is $70,000 to $87,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.REQUISITION ID 348375It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestl. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. 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