Sales Operations 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. Jack Link's Protein Snacks 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 Operations Analyst to support the detailed sales plans for all direct/indirect accounts for our sales team. In this role, you will primarily manage administrative tasks and projects related to customers sales plans, billings, rebates, promotional worksheets, and sales reports. Additionally, you will order samples/racks and manage other sales administrative tasks.  

Specifically, you will: 

  • Work cross functionally to build and support customer programs
  • Prepare and execute a collaborative monthly forecasting process to assist in the execution of the teams sales plan
  • Prepare customer presentations in PowerPoint
  • Processing product returns and reclamation requests
  • Ensure baseline numbers in SPT are updated and accurate
  • Order racks, POS and samples as needed for small format customers and trade shows
  • Support customers including but not limited to Safeway/Albertson’s, Target, Meijer & HEB
  • Manage internal Promotional Worksheets – Direct & Indirect / Promotional bill backs, samples, racks, A/R, etc. to document trade investments and selling expenses with assigned sales team members
  • New Item Set up for retailers and distributors
  • Run and distribute various internal reports
  • Enter Sales Promotion notes for the large format team to assist in clearing A/R

Qualifications

  • Associate’s Degree or applicable work experience
  • Strong Microsoft proficiency, especially with Excel, PowerPoint, and One Note
  • Ability to work autonomously, prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints
  • Ability to adapt in a changing work environment
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills
  • Strong math and information systems skills

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.