Now Hiring - Retail Sales Sales Analyst in Minneapolis, MN

Duke Cannon Supply Co. is a growth-oriented CPG company that operates with an entrepreneurial mindset – and has become one of the fastest-growing brands in the men’s grooming category. Our mission is to better the day of hard-working men, and we fulfill this mission through both the products we build and the conversations we create. We have ambitions to become a household brand by taking share from large national players while having fun and giving back to veterans (our cause). And we’re looking to hire smart, fun, and wildly talented folks to join us on our journey.

We are currently seeking applicants for the role of Sales Analyst. This role will report to the Retail Strategy Manager on the Sales team. The individual in this position will leverage data to support brand, product, and merchandising decisions for the company at retail. The Sales Analyst role is critical to helping the Duke Cannon organization think smarter and faster about how we win in the marketplace as an insurgent challenger brand in men’s grooming.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collecting and entering weekly point-of-sale data from our retailers into the company’s weekly scorecard to identify trends and business growth opportunities with the team’s National Account Managers
• Creating and maintaining monthly by-category pricing reports for customers and internal teams
• Assisting in the creation and delivery of top customer presentations and selling materials
• Actively supporting the Sales team in forecasting and planning; coordinating with the Supply Chain team in forecasting and demand planning
• Studying syndicated data (IRI) to report upon category trends, sharing findings and collaborating with the Retail Strategy Manager
• Tracking promotional activity for assigned accounts and the broader market
• Providing ad hoc sales and inventory analyses, performing other Sales and cross-functional tasks as requested

Experience and Requirements:

This position will report directly to the Retail Strategy Manager but will also work closely with other members of the Food Drug & Mass (FDM) Sales team, including the Chief Growth Officer.

Qualities of ideal candidates include the following:

• Strong Business Acumen - Required: at least three years’ experience in the CPG industry working directly with retailers’ data systems and tools, as well as experience with syndicated data tools (IRI, Nielsen).
• Analytical Agility - Ability to perform a variety of Excel functions, as well as analyze data. Experience working in Excel, building models, and using data to influence decisions is required.
• Intellectual Curiosity – Motivated with a propensity to want to get to the answers quickly. The ideal candidate will not only be able to execute tasks, but also bring creative thinking to the table.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Since this position requires direct interfacing with Team Members and Duke Cannon customers, the ideal candidate must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High Attention to Detail – The ideal candidate possesses the ability to oversee multiple time-dependent projects and deliver quality outputs.
• Resourceful - Duke Cannon is a fast-growing, lean organization. Being scrappy i.e., accomplishing objectives with fewer resources is important. At times, the candidate will need to approach tasks creatively to manage deliverables.
• Accountable Team Mindset – Candidate must be accountable to their work and demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting the Sales team’s quarterly goals.

Company Culture

Duke Cannon Supply Co. offers a fast-paced environment where decisions are vetted quickly, and opportunities are relentlessly pursued. We work hard, but we value flexibility as well. We have an informal culture with an emphasis on having fun (we sell soap, after all), though we have the most fun when we exceed our goals. The company’s leaders are dedicated to the growth and development of the team; as such, we want to ensure that our people have a rich and rewarding experience with unique opportunities to grow.

Duke Cannon Supply Co.’s Main Lodge (aka the office) is in Minneapolis’ North Loop, one of the city’s most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods, with award-winning restaurants, fashionable boutiques, live music and Major League Baseball just steps away.

Salary and Benefits

Duke Cannon offers a competitive market salary and bonus based on role and professional experience. Our benefits are top-notch and include health & dental insurance, HSA and 401k programs supported by regular company contributions, a tuition reimbursement program, and monthly parking stipend. We also host monthly moments of Team camaraderie ranging from community service events to social hours in the Main Lodge (aka the office) to Lunch & Learns covering business, team, and industry topics.

Duke Cannon provides equal access to and opportunity in employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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