Analyst, Strategy & Execution
The Analytics Strategy & Execution team focuses on the strategic, innovative, and execution-oriented application of advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and data science to drive measurable retail performance and client outcomes. Operating at the intersection of advanced analytics, client strategy, and retail execution, the team ensures analytics-enabled insights translate into actionable decisions across in-store, omnichannel, and commercial environments.
The Analyst, Strategy & Execution role supports analytics-driven execution by preparing data, producing reports, and conducting foundational analyses. This position contributes to established analytics processes that support business and client outcomes while building technical expertise and business acumen.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain recurring reports, dashboards, and datasets to support analytics deliverables and execution tracking
- Execute established analytics processes and reporting routines accurately and within required timelines
- Perform data validation, quality checks, and issue identification to ensure data accuracy and integrity
- Support ad hoc analytical requests under the guidance of senior analysts and managers
- Assist in the development of internal and client-facing presentations, documentation, and insights summaries
- Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Experience Requirements: 2–4 years experience in analytics, business, or related field
- Travel requirement: No travel requirements
- Direct Reports: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
- Indirect Reports: Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
- Foundational data analysis and reporting skills
- Experience using spreadsheet, reporting, and business intelligence tools
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Understanding of business analytics processes and reporting methodologies
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Office / Sedentary Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically, requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may require the ability to lift up to 10lbs.
Job Will Remain Open Until Filled
Responsibilities
The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain recurring reports, dashboards, and datasets to support analytics deliverables and execution tracking
- Execute established analytics processes and reporting routines accurately and within required timelines
- Perform data validation, quality checks, and issue identification to ensure data accuracy and integrity
- Support ad hoc analytical requests under the guidance of senior analysts and managers
- Assist in the development of internal and client-facing presentations, documentation, and insights summaries
- Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Experience Requirements: 2–4 years experience in analytics, business, or related field
- Travel requirement: No travel requirements
- Direct Reports: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
- Indirect Reports: Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
- Foundational data analysis and reporting skills
- Experience using spreadsheet, reporting, and business intelligence tools
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Understanding of business analytics processes and reporting methodologies
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Office / Sedentary Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically, requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may require the ability to lift up to 10lbs.
Additional Information Regarding Job DutiesJob duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.
Important Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of associates so classified. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 2-4 years of experience in analytics, business, or a related field
- Foundational data analysis and reporting skills
- Experience using spreadsheet, reporting, and business intelligence tools
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Understanding of business analytics processes and reporting methodologies
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
What We Do
Advantage Solutions is a business consulting and services company that helps consumer packaged goods brands and retailers improve sales and market execution. Its offerings include selling to retailers, retail merchandising, omnichannel marketing, experiential sampling, private-brand strategy, retail media, and aisle/shelf optimization. The company positions itself as a strategic extension of CPG sales and marketing teams, delivering brand, retailer, and omnichannel execution services.
