Retail Insights Analyst

Job Description: The Retail Insights Analyst is a part of the Retail Analytics and Insights Team and has shared responsibility for ensuring that the full Mars Snacking retail team has the necessary reporting suite, advanced insights and support needed to execute with excellence in store every day. This will be achieved by working closely – on a day-to-day basis with the Analytics & Insights Lead, peer Insights Analysts, channel stakeholders and the Retail Strategy and Operations team. The headline responsibilities of the roles are: Support of the Power BI suite of retail reportsProvide business trends/opportunities to field management teamTroubleshoot data and report issues, problem solve resolutionIncorporate cross functional data into retail reporting needsProvide necessary support for performance scorecards and incentive programsAd Hoc reporting to the field The role is responsible for providing consistent reporting and insights to our full retail team to enable actionable field execution strategies. In doing so, the role will need to be an excellent communicator with strong program and project management skills and a high level of expertise in translating priorities into action. Success in this role will be achieved through: Complete understanding of the retail reporting suite: purpose of reports, associated input/output, ability to solve reporting issues and continuous improvementExtract meaningful insights from reporting to enable key stakeholders to form actionable plansProvide needed reporting support for retail scorecards and sales incentive plansMonitor trends across retail team and provide summarized output to internal stakeholdersWork cross functionally to obtain and incorporate third party data into retail reportsContribute to the resolution of data issues feeding the reports, inclusive of root cause analysis through solutionPoint of contact for reporting needs that originate from the fieldCollaborating across the broader Retail Strategy & Operations Team on all key cross-team initiatives, with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiencyCompleting special projects assigned by line manager Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree, preferably with an emphasis in business management, project management or technology managementMBA preferred Knowledge & Experience Understanding/Experience of the work of a field-based Retail Sales organization2+ years of experience in Business/Category Analytics and/or SalesDemonstrated application of this experience in a Sales environment, understanding of how technology enables Sales and Retail, and a record of delivering measurable business benefitDemonstrated ability to analyze data and make recommendations to large and/or senior audiencesAbility to proactively identify appropriate reporting needs and data sourcesDemonstrated ability to sell ideas, concepts, and programs both internally and externally – at all levelsExperience in working cross-functionally, managing internal and external providers, while managing a diverse group of stakeholders, with quantifiable success developing strong, trusting, and high-performing relationshipsHighly data literate and analytical, with strong experience of working with and synthesizing large, complex data sets and turning it into actionable insights. Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI skills,Must demonstrate excellent business acumen, planning, drive for results and organizational skillsStrong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment. The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 0.00 - USD 0.00