Category Analyst

At Mars, Incorporated, we are looking for an experienced and driven Category Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing sales trends and customer insights to develop and execute strategies that will drive growth and improve store performance.To be successful in this role, you should have a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or Statistics and at least two years of experience in a similar position. You should be extremely detail-oriented, have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.We are looking for someone who is excited to join a fast-paced and creative team and is willing to go the extra mile to contribute to our success. If you're passionate about driving sales, utilizing data to develop strategies, and building relationships with customers, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

1. Analyze sales trends and customer insights to develop and execute strategies that will drive growth and improve store performance.
2. Manage customer relationships, providing support and advice as necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.
3. Utilize data and insights to identify opportunities for improvement, growth, and efficiency.
4. Develop and maintain detailed reports on sales performance, customer trends, and competitor activities.
5. Analyze and interpret financial data to develop accurate forecasts and budgets.
6. Monitor and evaluate competitor activities and market trends.
7. Create presentations and documents to present findings and strategies.
8. Collaborate with other stakeholders to identify opportunities and develop solutions.
9. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Category Analyst in Chicago, IL, USA is $59,902-$93,731. This range is based on salaries reported by users on the site. The salary range may vary depending on the company, level of experience, and other factors.

Mars Incorporated is an American global manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products and a provider of animal care services. Mars operates in five business segments around the world: Mars Wrigley Confectionary (headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with US headquarters in Hackettstown and Newark, New Jersey), Petcare (Zaventem, Belgium; Poncitlán and Jalisco, Mexico; Querétaro, Mexico), Food (Rancho Dominguez, California), Drinks (West Chester, Pennsylvania), and Symbioscience (Germantown, Maryland), the company's life sciences division.