Now Hiring - Zoltek Companies, Inc. - Sales & Strategic Planning Analyst in Bridgeton, MO

Full description of the position

Title: Sales & Strategic Planning Analyst
Classification: Exempt/Full Time
Reports To: GM Global Pultrusion and Strategic Planning
Location: Corporate HQ – Bridgeton, MO
Date: September 22, 2022
Job Summary: The Sales & Strategic Planning Analyst will be an integral member of Zoltek Sales team and support a fast-growing business in advanced materials. This position will work closely with Sales leadership in developing strategy and supporting short-term and long-term business planning.
This position offer a 4 day in office, 1 day work from home schedule.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze cost, pricing, and profitability trends of key products, and provide insights to support business decisions and drive sales strategy
• Develop and monitor industry, customer, and competitive analysis for the business
• Responsible for assessing new markets, and analyzing and sourcing new business opportunities through market research
• Gather, analyze, and synthesize the customer and industry research to inform and impact internal Sales decisions
• Synthesize data into comprehensive, yet concise, actionable insights
• Support forecasting and annual budgeting efforts
• Leverage key relationships across business units and functions in order to seek best knowledge

Qualifications:

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, or Engineering. Master’s degree in Business Administration preferred
• The individual must possess a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in analytics, strategy, sales and marketing, or finance role in chemicals, materials, or related industry
• Problem-solving mindset with willingness and ability to roll up one’s sleeves and “get things done”
• Strong critical thinking, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple parallel tasks with fluid timelines and deal with situations that are complex and ambiguous
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Must be a self-starter and intellectually honest

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Sitting at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
• Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching, and prolonged periods of sitting.
• Employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

Work Environment:
The work environments characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office environment

Zoltek is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Analysis skills: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bridgeton, MO 63044