Foster Farms has been a family-owned and operated company for four generations. Since our founding days back in 1939, we have always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. The hope is that our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our people will shine through in everything we do.

We are always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms team. We offer the experience of a large organization, but operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage employees to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Kroger Business Insights incumbent will be responsible for supporting the Kroger Sales Team’s pursuit of incremental profitable volume and cost reduction activities through the application of 8451 Shopper Data and Market 6 Sale Execution Data.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Deep analysis of 8451 Shopper data for profitable volume growth opportunities

Deep analysis of  Market 6 Sales Execution data for promotion forecasting and growth and cost reduction opportunities

Convert insights data into powerful customer presentations.  Lead the category insights portions of customer sales presentations.

Work with marketing to develop effective new item presentations and provide performance insights and actions.

Support Kroger Category Managers’ ad-hoc request for insights on Foster Farms activities

Additional Functions:

Additional projects as assigned

Travel will be required.

Weekend work may be required.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Science.

Must have 5+ years recent Category Development, Marketing or Sales experience with HQ activity.

Possess strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem solving skills.

Ability to communicate complex data in a concise, articulate, effective manner to individuals and groups.

Ability to generate innovative approaches and new or improved solutions to business issues.

Ability to anticipate trends, situations, or changing marketing conditions based on data insights and take appropriate, timely action.

Ability to learn complex concepts quickly and independently.

Advance proficiency with Computer business tools and systems (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Syndicated data systems, etc).

Advance proficiency with deep data analysis for effective business insights.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Possesses strong inter-personal skills and has the ability to cultivate positive business relationships.

Ability to work in fast paced, high pressure situations

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Sales skills including negotiation, account management, account penetration, and strategic selling.

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new employees.