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. Jack Link's Protein Snacks family of brands includes Jack Link's, Lorissa's Kitchen, World Kitchens Jerky, Bifi and Peperami.

Summary:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide business insights, analytics, and reporting to internal and external sales teams and partners.  This is a key role in providing Consumer, Shopper, and Category insight support to field sales for implementation of customer plans.

Responsibilities:

• Provide monthly customer dashboard reporting using syndicated or retailer specific data sources
• Provide analysis to support strategic corporate decision making.  Maximize all components of Nielsen including Panel data and Spectra.
• Support the Sr. Category Manager with the management of category space: Develop/recommend brand assortment and shelf schematic/planograms for relay, new remodels and special projects
• Support Trade Marketing with syndicated and customer specific data insights

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Business
• Demonstrated experience in an analytical role
• Proven knowledge of analytical and presentation development techniques; ability to turn data into a story
• Advanced Excel skills; strong computer skills, including MS Office

Preferred:

• Knowledge of syndicated data systems.  Preferably Nielsen and/or IRI
• JDA experience preferred
• Atlas experience preferred
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints
• Team player with a “can do” attitude
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Quick learner
• Willingness to travel when required

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.