Position Snapshot
Business areas: Nestlé Canada
Job title: Senior Analyst, Category and Shopper Development (Nutrition)
Location: North York, 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8; Hybrid
Benefits
Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment.
Company matched pension plan.
Vacation and personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company.
Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Bonus eligibility
Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships.
Position Summary
We are looking for a Senior Analyst, Category and Shopper Development based at our Nestlé operating company in North York, Ontario reporting into the Category and Shopper Development Leader. This position is responsible for developing actionable insights for assigned categories and assisting in driving and shaping the brand strategy by channel through the integration of marketing and sales to commercialize generating demand initiatives.
A day in the life of a Senior Analyst, Category and Shopper Development:
As a Senior Analyst, Category and Shopper Development Analyst, you will support the Category Development team in advancing the development and deployment of key initiatives with analytics and project management.
You will also:
Develop actionable insights for your assigned categories (e.g., category trends, shopper purchase behaviors, etc.) utilizing AC Nielsen and Customer POS data.
Assist in the creation of fact-based selling stories by providing relevant category, channel customer and consumer information, including areas of under/over performance, rationale & potential future opportunities for growth.
Participate in the development of best in class Category Roadmaps and execution of Roadshows.
Participate in the development of best in class Sales Playbooks for your category and support activation initiatives
Develop “Gold Standard” assortment recommendations for assigned categories.
What will make you successful?
As the successful candidate, you will be a self-starter and have excellent interpersonal skills coupled with experience working cross-functionally with sales and marketing. You will have proven problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to gain insights and develop recommendations. You will need to be results focused, detail oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment managing several complex priorities with strict deadlines.
You will also:
University degree in a Business Administration with a focus on sales, marketing, or finance.
2-3 years of combined sales and analytical experience with a minimum of 2 years in an analytical role.
Excellent project management, facilitation, and communication skills.
Experience with MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access, Power BI
Proficiency in Nielsen Analytics (experience with Customer POS data is an asset)
We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression – this really could be a move towards the exciting career you’ve always wanted.
What you need to know
We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.
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