Sales Analyst (Contract)

Position Details

*Full-Time Contract Position*

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Work Environment & Expectations

• This role is REMOTE and will need to be comfortable operating on Pacific Standard Time as required. Travel will be approximately 10% for customer meetings.
• Working Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday - Friday

Contract Duration: 6 month contract with potential to extend and/or convert full time based on performance and business needs.

About the role

As a member of the Category Stewardship team, this role will be primarily focused on providing analytical support to assist in the development of Liquid I.V. sales and category management initiatives. This position will utilize data to analyze performance, identify insights, and provide recommendations across channels and customers. The Sales Analyst will also be responsible for updating existing reports and sales presentations, as well as innovating where possible. To be successful, the person in this role will need to be a creative self-starter who is detailed orientated with a strong desire to succeed.

Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to

• Partner closely with the Liquid I.V. Field Sales team to craft and deliver data-focused sales presentations for retail customers across channels
• Utilize various data sources to derive insights in support of key Category Stewardship initiatives, such as assortment and shelving optimization
• Maintain and continually develop the Category Stewardship data analysis suite, with a focus on automation where applicable
• Support the internal Liquid I.V. Sales organization and other internal stakeholders with ad-hoc projects and requests as needed

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent is preferred
• 3+ years of experience in sales analytics, category management or consumer insights at a CPG company (or applicable experience)
• Expertise in synthesizing data to derive insights and provide actionable business recommendations
• Advanced knowledge of syndicated data and applications such as Circana, Nielsen or SPINS
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in data automation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-Starter who is creative, yet has strong analytic skills and attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

What We Give

• 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employees (PPO, HMO and Kaiser options).
• A 401k plan with company match, short and long-term disability coverage.
• A generous PTO and sick policy that includes 13+ paid annual holidays.
• Wellness classes (fitness, mental health, nutrition, finance, etc.).
• An Employee Assistance Program, including membership for guided meditation for all employees.
• Monthly tech and wellness reimbursement.
• An infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for endless hydration!

Pay and benefits

The compensation band for this position is $37/hr - $45/hr. The exact hourly rate is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal company equity, and budget. The listed range is applicable only to the annual base salary and does not include additional perks, benefits, or applicable bonus eligibility comprising the total compensation package.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

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