HARIBO of America is adding to our sales office in Bentonville, Arkansas. The “Sr. Analyst - Category and Sales” will assist the HARIBO team at Walmart and Sam’s Club in the U.S. retail landscape. The “Sr. Analyst - Category and Sales” is responsible for category and sales reporting as it relates to the Confectionary Category with a focus on Non-Chocolate & Gummi category, supporting the Walmart/Sam’s Club account.
The ”Sr. Analyst - Category and Sales” leads planning and sale development of the HARIBO portfolio for Walmart & Sam’s Club while collaborating cross-functionally with key internal stakeholders including members of our teams in sale, brand marketing, category development, and senior leadership.
The ideal “Sr. Analyst - Category and Sales” has at least three (3) years of experience with category management, sales/business development, and/or sales and category reporting focused roles within the CPG/Consumer Packaged Goods industry and three (3) or more years of experience using syndicated data such as IRI/Circana, Nielsen, POS data, or other related syndicated data. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree, advanced Excel skills, and demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
The original and iconic Goldbears, created in 1922, have delighted kids and grown-ups for over 100 years! Our associates are our most valuable asset. At HARIBO of America we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employee stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a positive work life balance. We provide fully paid health insurance premiums and generous HSA contribution, 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. Additionally, we offer community involvement opportunities and career growth opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Lead sales and category reporting as it related to the HARIBO of America product lines(s) for the Walmart and Sam’s Club business
- Deliver business objectives that focus on driving volume, revenue, and profit growth for HARIBO of America and the Walmart and Sam’s Club business
- Build reporting and dashboards to better inform internal and external stakeholders on the performance of the business
- Lead sales planning and sales development of the HARIBO portfolio for the Walmart/Sam’s Club business while collaborating with internal stakeholders including Sales, Marketing, Sales Finance, Category, and the Management Team.
- Analyze category and sales data, identify trends, turn insights into action
Qualifications:
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience with category management, category reporting, sales reporting, sales/business development, or related roles within the CPG / Consumer Packaged Goods industry
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Finance, or related field
- Minimum three (3) years of experience with IRI/Circana, Nielsen, SPINS, or other forms of syndicated data
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience working with Walmart and/or Sam’s Club corporate or working at Walmart corporate
- Five (5) plus years of experience with category management, category reporting, sales reporting, sales/business development, or related roles within the CPG / Consumer Packaged Goods industry
- Prior category or sales experience with candy, confectionary, snacks, or related consumer goods
- Prior experience with Retail Link, Madrid, and/or Luminate
Skills:
- Advanced Excel skills
- Create reports and dashboards
- Pulling syndicated data from various sources
- Ability to work in agile, fast-paced, and changing environments
The Happy World of HARIBO is more than a business; we’re family. We always have been, since our founding in 1920. For the last 100 years, while we’ve expanded internationally and created over 1,000 confectionery treats, we’ve known our talented Associates are behind our greatest successes. That’s why we’re committed to investing in their growth, development and career opportunities.
At HARIBO, you’re empowered to charter your own path with mentoring and support from colleagues throughout the business. We encourage you to try new things, think of possibilities and aim higher – all while having fun delivering moments of childlike happiness to our gummi fans in the U.S.
Our core values and focus on long-term success continue to guide the way we do business every day. Our success story is rooted in our teams, and giving them the autonomy, support and freedom to make the best decisions for our consumers, customers and each other.
We give back to the places where we live and work. We listen to our consumers and get excited about innovation. We encourage diverse schools of thought and nurture inclusivity. We work to inspire joy through sweet treats that are fun to share. Want to know more about us? Please visit Haribo.com.
We’d love to hear more about you.
What can you expect?
You will be part of a successful family-run company with core values that is growing internationally faster than ever before. We nurture long-term associate relationships, work-life blend, rich learning environment, and a tangible impact in the company's success.
ABOUT YOU:
Are you looking to make a meaningful impact with your work? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you a people-person with a passion for Procurement? Does working in growing organization excite you? If the answer is yes, then this is the job for you! Working at HARIBO inspires childlike happiness through the impactful work, dedication, and passion for our brand. Come join our team, where our associates are our greatest asset!
HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email [email protected].
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What We Do
As the No. 1 fruit gum brand with more than 7000 employees in 26 countries, we focus on top quality and unique team spirit of the HARIBO Family. Practical experience, pleasure and job security make us a top employer. All over the world, our employees live their brand joy and drive HARIBO forward every day. We have been supporting them since 1920 with trust, courage to pragmatism and focus.
As part of the HARIBO family, you benefit from freedom, responsibility and the opportunity to grow as a team with our global brand over the long term. Almost 100 years of experience and our very own successes enable you to be part of varied and challenging tasks. An international but still familiar working environment creates the perfect mix for a broad network and individual development. Become a valued member of the HARIBO Family -and get ready for a long-term career path.
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