Sr Business Analyst
 
The Sr Business Analyst supports internal and external customers in growing the core business with accurate and insightful data analysis. Knowledge of and experience with software tools to create, edit, and analyze complex reports, graphs, and presentations. Make sound decisions and the ability to take initiative and accountability for the accuracy of information. Independently take ownership of projects to completion by effectively coordinating all the necessary resources.  Resolve complex, non-routine problems, and issues where no precedent has been established or exists with no supervision.
 
The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
 
Job Duty
 
Data Analysis/Interpretation/Recommendation
·         Analyze business needs/requirements and provide recommendations to implement and administer new/existing products, processes, and systems
·         Identify client organization's strengths and weaknesses and suggest areas of improvement
·         Utilize various data systems, extract raw data from reporting systems, and conduct in-depth analysis on various KPI’s
·         Define major business opportunities by prioritizing information to support the goals of our Clients, Customers, and Company
·         Consult with internal and external customers to present data and provide actionable insights to assist with meeting business objectives, tactics, or marketing strategies
 
Project/Client Management and Support
·         Perform project management duties by executing project schedules and deadlines, monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, resolving problems, and ensuring timely deliverables
·         Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions with project management
·         Provide business updates and track overall business KPI’s for management and executive team
·         Manage and maintain ongoing strategic and collaborative relationships
 
Manage Direct Reports
·         Manage, train, and mentor team to help them achieve skill development and professional objectives
·         Manage workload of direct reports to ensure client satisfaction
·         Create best-in-class practices for team to follow
·         Ensure team thoroughly understands companies' businesses and the issues and challenges facing the industry and organization
 
Miscellaneous
·         Perform other job-related projects as needed
 
Supervisory Responsibilities
 
Direct Reports
- Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources
 
Indirect Reports
- May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
 
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
 
- Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job 
 
Minimum Qualifications
 
The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job
Education Level: (Required)      Bachelor's Degree           or equivalent experience                 
 
Field of Study/Area of Experience:  Click here to enter text.
 
- 3-5 years of experience in sales/category insights and analytics role (CPG or Agency)
 
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
 
- Analytical and research Skills
- Ability to direct, lead, coach, and develop people
- Team building Skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
- Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
- Excellent customer service orientation
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
 
Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
 
Job Duty
 
Data Analysis/Interpretation/Recommendation
·         Analyze business needs/requirements and provide recommendations to implement and administer new/existing products, processes, and systems
·         Identify client organization's strengths and weaknesses and suggest areas of improvement
·         Utilize various data systems, extract raw data from reporting systems, and conduct in-depth analysis on various KPI’s
·         Define major business opportunities by prioritizing information to support the goals of our Clients, Customers, and Company
·         Consult with internal and external customers to present data and provide actionable insights to assist with meeting business objectives, tactics, or marketing strategies
 
Project/Client Management and Support
·         Perform project management duties by executing project schedules and deadlines, monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, resolving problems, and ensuring timely deliverables
·         Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions with project management
·         Provide business updates and track overall business KPI’s for management and executive team
·         Manage and maintain ongoing strategic and collaborative relationships
 
Manage Direct Reports
·         Manage, train, and mentor team to help them achieve skill development and professional objectives
·         Manage workload of direct reports to ensure client satisfaction
·         Create best-in-class practices for team to follow
·         Ensure team thoroughly understands companies' businesses and the issues and challenges facing the industry and organization
 
Miscellaneous
·         Perform other job-related projects as needed
 
Supervisory Responsibilities
 
Direct Reports
- Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources
 
Indirect Reports
- May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
 
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
 
- Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job 
 
Minimum Qualifications
 
The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job
Education Level: (Required)      Bachelor's Degree           or equivalent experience                 
 
Field of Study/Area of Experience:  Click here to enter text.
 
- 3-5 years of experience in sales/category insights and analytics role (CPG or Agency)
 
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
 
- Analytical and research Skills
- Ability to direct, lead, coach, and develop people
- Team building Skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
- Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
- Excellent customer service orientation
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
 
Environmental & Physical Requirements
 
Office / Sedentary Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.  Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
 
Additional Information Regarding Advantage Solutions Job Duties and Job Descriptions
 
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law.  The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
 
Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes.  Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.