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.

Come run with Sasquatch as our Business Insights Manager to lead the execution of an analytical team to identify performance and execution results as well as comprehend the impact of local market issues on sales performance. You will lead a team of 4 direct reports and will be responsible for providing primary support and will work in a consultative role with all organizational entities. Work will require successful integration of analysis results that leverage across relevant functions including Marketing, Sales, Sales Planning, Finance and Forecasting. The position requires working with internal constituencies, such as sales and other analytics teams as well as external agencies.

Major Responsibilities:

• Partner with Sales Strategy leadership in the development of short-term tactical as well as long-term strategic initiatives for organization and team
• Management of Business Insights team and projects, analyzing market and product trends and performance relative to internal expectations
• Management of projects with outside agencies
• Developing and maintaining reporting on KPI performance metrics for sales organization
• Supporting Sales Planning in annual planning processes
• Provide analysis, insights, and strategic recommendations to support business planning process, ensuring that there is a thorough understanding of distribution channels, customers, and competitors.

Education:

•  Bachelor’s Degree: Business, Marketing, Statistics, and/or Applied Mathematics or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience:

• 3+ year’s work experience in related field required 
• 2-3 years experience leading teams preferred
• Demonstrated expertise with Qualitative and Quantitative data 
• Demonstrated thought partnership for Commercial teams
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• Ability to lead strategic discussions with Sales channel/ cross functional teams
• Must have technical aptitude to include expert level Excel skills and broad-based awareness of other analytical tools
• Demonstrated proficiency in modeling tools like trend analysis and optimization.
• Communicating and presenting: Develops business-oriented results with appropriate level to detail, keeps the right people informed.
• Proven record of handling complex analyses
• 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.