[Remote] Sr. Sales Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Russell Stover Chocolates is a leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates, producing over 55 million pounds annually. They are seeking a Sr. Sales Analyst to serve as a strategic partner to the sales organization, leveraging data to deliver insights and performance strategies that enhance business growth and partnerships.ResponsibilitiesLeverage syndicated data and customer POS to analyze business performance, identify trends and growth opportunities, and deliver actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making and support account-level objectivesProvide ad hoc analysis as needed to support the sales team that influence strategic decisions and growth initiativesParticipate in customer presentation building and meetingsAdministration of new and existing item maintenance, distributor documents, sample requisitions and organization, facilitate product imaging and mockups, etcInfluence Account Managers to achieve sales targets by providing data-driven recommendations that support both short-term execution and long-term account developmentAnalyze promotional performance by evaluating lift, ROI, and trade spend effectiveness, delivering insights to optimize future promotional strategies and drive incremental growthDeliver weekly and monthly reporting with clear, insight-driven storytelling to inform decision making and highlight risks and opportunitiesMonitor new item performance and post-reset results to assess distribution changes, velocity, and overall success against targetsSupport customer presentations and joint business planning by developing data-backed materials and participating in customer meetingsCommunicate key business updates including competitive activity, modular changes, and performance trends to internal and external stakeholdersSkillsBachelor's degree or equivalent work experience5+ years of data analysis or sales experienceProficiency in the Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)Experience with customer data platforms and syndicated dataStrong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insightsExcellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodationExperience in Retail Link/Luminate/Scintilla/Gateway and preferably Syndicated Data & MadridData analysis and/or replenishment experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG)Experience working on Walmart/Sam's business and Mclane/CoremarkExperience working on the Drug class of tradeExperience working in Microsoft Power BISelf-motivated and result-driven mindset will be needed to succeedStrong analytical, problem solving and follow-up skillsAbility to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, respond with urgency to requests and remain focused on strategic imperativesAbility to partner with multiple cross functional teamsStrong interpersonal skillsCompany OverviewRussell Stover Chocolates is a leader in the manufacturer of boxed chocolates. It was founded in 1923, and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.russellstover.com.