<p>SENIOR STRATEGIC ANALYST - EMERGING BRANDS - APPLEGATE/JUSTIN'S(BEDMINSTER, NJ)</p> <p>To save time applying, our company does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.</p> <p>Great News! An addition to our team.</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>Under the general direction of the Category Management & Business Development Manager, the Senior Category Analyst is responsible for assisting with category reviews and new item sell-in opportunities, delivering insights on retailer/shopper trends and competitive activity, identifying opportunities to improve category sales through optimal assortment & shelving recommendations and providing analytic/reporting support to internal and external audiences.</p> <ul> <li>Responsible for leveraging syndicated data and category management tools to maximize brand positioning and sales growth through actionable insights. </li><li>Provide account specific data analysis, reporting, and presentation development to contribute to sales stories. </li><li>Recommend category strategies designed to grow the Applegate brand and overall product categories. </li><li>Communicate with retailers, sales, sales strategy, and marketing on all aspects of the category and customer account relationship. Attend key account presentations sharing insights and recommendations to ensure mutual growth. </li><li>Prepare reports and analyses that measure performance and results; track market trends; and monitor competition. Develop processes and tools for collecting and utilizing retailer shopper card data insights and communicate pertinent findings to team members. </li><li>Collaborate with Sales Strategy and Revenue Growth Management in the execution of space management recommendations, assortment optimization and pricing & promotion recommendations with the goal of creating positive functional retailer relationships and establishing category leadership in the natural/organic space. </li><li>Provide analytical support to the respective sales manager on category reviews, business reviews and new item sell-in opportunities. </li><li>Intellectual curiosity, ability to make connections and link disparate data sources into meaningful insights and perform other related category management duties as required. </li><li>Assists in developing analytical skills and knowledge of others across the Applegate organization with respect to syndicated data. </li><li>Provides analysis, insights, and recommendations during customer planning sessions. </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>Required</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Food Marketing. </li><li>5+ years CPG Food Experience. </li><li>3+ years Category Management Experience. </li><li>Proven analytical skills. </li><li>Must be proficient in pulling and analyzing data from NielsenIQ Discover, SPINS Satori, Circana Unify and dunnhumby. </li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint, and pivot table and macro experience in Excel is a plus. </li><li>Experience with building sales presentations and effectively present insights. </li><li>Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). </li><li>Strong knowledge of Consumer Food Products Industry is preferred, and knowledge of the Natural/Organic space is a plus. </li><li>Ability to think strategically and work in a team environment. </li><li>A willingness to lead, take charge, offer opinions and direction. </li><li>84.51 and Numerator experience is a plus. </li><li>Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States </li><li>Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa. </li></ul> <p>LOCATION: Applegate Corporate Office - Bedminster, NJ</p> <p>TRAVEL: 10-20%</p> <p>BENEFITS: Applegate Farms/Justin's offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus target incentive, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, 401(k) immediate eligible, stock purchase plan, personal paid time. Relocation Assistance Program to eligible applicants, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.</p> <p>At Applegate/Justin's, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is between $81,200 - $113,600 per year, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.</p> <p>At Hormel Foods and Applegate/Justin's we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion</p> <p>Hormel Foods and Applegate/Justin's are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.</p>