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Acosta Group Business Insights Analyst in Toronto, Ontario
The Business Insights Analyst will provide insightful and fact-based solutions to determine category strategies and opportunities by working collaboratively with cross functional teams across the organization.
As a Business Insights Analyst we are also looking to you to uncover insights, opportunities, market insights, industry trends, support Internal Sales/Client teams to accelerate client /overall business growth, support analytical ad-hoc deep dive requests with recommendations to grow the category(ies) and Acosta’s business overall.
Essential Functions of this Position:
Support internal Sales/external client team with fact-based insights that will foster achievement of overall goals/strategies and initiatives
Uncover insights and sales opportunities that will accelerate growth Client/Retailer/Acosta overall growth
Communicate with confidence (oral & written) and adaptability at all levels (internal/external) to get clear and concise messaging across
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members, internal partners, customers and others through the use of strong interpersonal skills.
Utilize rigorous logic and methods to analyze and understand why problems occur.
Support with shelf presentation, assortment decisions and promotional planning/pricing analysis
Coordinate with respective areas to resolve issues and develop processes to accomplish shared goals.
Effectively deal with change in a fast-paced demanding environment while maintaining a positive and cooperative attitude.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Post-secondary education or work experience equivalent – Business Diploma or Degree preferred and proven CPG related experience
Bachelor’s Degree
Certificate from a Business Analysis accreditation institution preferred, but not required.
Experience in category management and proficiency using various POS, data tools to interpret large quantities of data for insights
High-level analytical capability
Assimilating and interpreting data from different data sources into clear-concise action-oriented recommendations
Strong proficiency in Nielsen Market Track, IRI, FCL, JDA (Blue Yonder), Excel & PowerPoint
Experience at working independently and in a team environment.
Commitment to solving problems with a positive attitude
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:
Strong proficiency in MS office (Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong proficiency in Nielsen Market Track, IRI, LDIA, FCL, JDA (Blue Yonder), Excel & PowerPoint
Strong verbal & written communication skills.
Ability to shift priorities, demands, and timelines in a fast-paced environment with a cooperative attitude
Solid knowledge of current Internet, Intranet, Extranet, and client server architectures, including Share Point.
Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Category: Administration
Position Type: Full time
Business Unit: Sales
Salary Range: $44,200.00 - $55,300.00
Company: Acosta Canada Corporation
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