Sales Planning Analyst

  • Full-time
  • Department: Sales
  • Site Location: Minneapolis

Company Description

Running with Sasquatch is more than just a clever marketing campaign. As a Jack Link’s team member, Running with Sasquatch means we roll up our buffalo plaid sleeves and do the hard work first. We don’t shy away from challenges. In fact, we push hard and take risks. True to our North Woods roots, we're a bunch of ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things by driving results with innovation, creativity and a clear sense of urgency. Like our awesome protein products, we have an unwavering passion for quality, and you won’t find anything artificial here. What you see is what you get… authentic, humble and fun people who Run with Sasquatch!

Running with Sasquatch takes a team. We invite you to run with us, succeed with us, and celebrate with us. Most importantly, Feed Your Wild Side® with us on our journey to be the dominant global leader of branded protein snacks!

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Still family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, and operates a total of 11 manufacturing and distribution facilities in four countries. Jack Link’s produces high-quality, great-tasting protein snacks that feed the wild sides of consumers around the world. Link Snacks, Inc., family of brands includes Jack Link's, Lorissa's Kitchen, World Kitchens Jerky, Bifi and Peperami.

Job Description

Come Run with Sasquatch as a Sales Planning Analyst (SPA)! In this role, you will be a member of our Sales Planning Analytics team whose purpose is to teach and train the organization on how to correctly utilize internal sales planning tool (SPT). This team is the team of system experts who translate that knowledge across all functions of the organization. In this role, you will work cross functionally with sales and trade marketing managers (TMM) to ensure the effective and efficient expenditure of trade funds through analysis of current and future promotional activity. Our Sales Planning Analysts learn about how sales promotions work across our sales channels in addition to owning identified projects. 

Specifically you will work within these areas:  

Sales Planning Tool (SPT):

  • Educate/coach the organization how to accurately utilize and navigate the sales planning tool(SPT) and reporting functions within
  • Provide consistent direction and training to the sales organization through regularly scheduled team calls, on-going education, and with follow up documentation
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for the organization as it relates to SPT-related questions and needs

Promotional Analysis:

  • Provide analysis of promotions to determine what's working and not working to enhance our investment deployment and ROI for Jack Link's. Analysis requires multiple data sources, such as internal claims data and Nielsen consumer data. Must be able to prepare and present findings effectively and efficiently
  • Provide insights and recommendations based on key learnings to field Sales teams to enhance effectiveness and efficiency for Jack Link's and our customers
  • Create Ad Hoc analysis for Sales and trade Marketing teams as needed

Ad Hoc Projects:

  • Work cross functionally with IT on system upgrades, testing and enhancements to our SPT and SPT reporting functions
  • Engage with cross functional departments to develop a stronger foundation on Jack Links business; with the intention of significant learning in area(s) of interest for potential career advancement and growth

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following education, experiences and skills: 

  • Bachelor's degree strongly preferred in business administration, finance, statistics. 
  • 1-2 years of experience in a sales or sale sales support role
  • CPG industry experience is a plus
  • Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic 
  • Experience successfully navigating a changing work environment
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)

 

Additional Information

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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