Junior Business Analyst, Wholesale

Description

Essential Functions:

• Monitor and report on monthly progress towards revenue and case goals and keep sales management apprised of any issues.
• Daily preparation and delivery of sales reporting to management.
• Monitor monthly sales expenses including T&E, samples, and incentives for variance to budget.
• Monthly and daily tracking of sales initiatives and programs.
• Monthly reporting on other KPIs for sales management.
• Regular meetings and interaction with Regional GM to keep advised of business trends and opportunity analysis.
• Analyze top brand performance, highlight important up and down trends, and recommend action where necessary.
• Contribute to the development of monthly case and dollar goals for sales reps and managers and maintain any adjustments throughout the fiscal year.
• Communicate with back-end database and software developers to create goal-tracking reports.
• Audit goal-tracking reports and other data models/reports for data integrity.
• Reconcile monthly goals for sales reps and sales managers.
• Create custom reports for management as needed.
• Review regional sales processes to help identify opportunities for improvements/efficiencies and develop consistency among regions.

Other Functions:

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow all safety policies/procedures; communicate hazards and/or suggest improvements to the manager.

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment; occasional travel, some overnight.

Equipment/Machinery Used:

Telephone, fax machine, copier, computer, calculator, scanner.

Physical Requirements:

Lifting up to 20 lbs., bending, sitting, standing, manual dexterity, reaching, visual acuity.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree required.
• 1+ years working in financial or sales analysis.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities with limited guidance.
• Ability to interact with all levels and departments within the organization.

Computer Skills:

• Advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Database experience preferred.
• Intermediate MS Office skills.
• Business Intelligence software tools experience preferred.