Sales Analyst

Changing the World, One Kibble at a Time

Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a Sales Analyst, Neighborhood Pet to join our rapidly growing company.

Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food crafter with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. From our humble beginnings, founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion – with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands – is a key player in the global premium pet food industry. Our purpose, To Earn Pet Lover Trust Every Day so Pets Thrive for a Lifetime, provides the foundation for our highest aspirations as a company. Being a partner to the communities that surround us – and the environment that sustains us – are top priorities.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company.

Here’s the scoop - Summary

The Sales Analyst for Neighborhood Pet (NHP) gathers and interprets data, formulating reports and recommendations to facilitate data-supported decision making. This position is responsible for internal and external data analysis relating primarily to sales, trade management, data integrity, forecasting and performance management.

The Sales Analyst can work remotely or from a Mars Inc. office location, and reports to the VP, Sales US NHP.

What a typical day looks like:

• Analyze internal and external data to drive confident decision making.
• Timely and accurate reviews on new and existing products.
• Researching, categorizing, and clearing NHP customer deductions to the appropriate trade budgets.
• Completing and submitting new item setup and promotional forms for customers.
• Communicating NHP customer specific promotional plans to field sales teams monthly and quarterly.
• Updating internal and customer reports month when RNI data refreshes.
• Supporting the monthly update of the sales forecast for NHP customers.
• Communicates SKU rationalization decisions to customers and field sales teams.
• Track and measure performance against key sales objectives, including sales, distribution, and merchandising.
• NHP merchandising plan and promotion ROI analysis, including Astro and Promoboxx.
• Present insights on a regular basis to the appropriate level of management.
• Maintain and update external NHP customer and consumer information, including store locator.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis to predict, measure and interpret business trends.
• Perform other duties, as required or assigned.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in business, mathematics or related professional designation.
• Minimum of two years’ experience.
• Strong Excel spreadsheet modeling skills (VBA a plus).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with other departments and key business partners.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to work successfully with diverse groups, including ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback.
• Strong organizational abilities, including planning, prioritizing, and execution skills, with ability to successfully manage and complete projects on time.
• Effective time-management skills with ability to plan and prioritize in order to meet deadlines and achieve objectives, both independently and within a team environment
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Travel may be required.
• Overtime as required.

What can you expect from Champion?

• Safety: a strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment.
• Earnings: Competitive wages that give financial peace of mind, 401k with company match.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and employee assistance programs to meet your individual or family needs.
• Continuing Education: In house & online learning & development, as well as an education assistance program.
• Quality: a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.
• Other Perks: Free bag of premium pet food each month.

What are you waiting for? Join the pack!

Come as you are.

We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us.

Champion is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other creed, you are wanted here.