Sales & Forecasting Analyst - Costco

We believe good food can be a powerful force for change, and that a powerful and passionate Sales & Forecasting Analyst can turn data into information, information into insight and insight into business decisions. To be successful as a sales data analyst you should be able to analyze large amounts of data, accurately project sales trends, identify sales opportunities, and provide practical guidance to optimize sales strategies and increase market share. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Work with executive and other business leaders to identify opportunities for improvement Identifying and reporting on key indicators of sales performance and market opportunity. Monitoring and analyzing competitive activity, customer, and market trends. Monitoring and evaluating sales performance and provides guidance on pros and cons of possible solutions, recommends business process changes, and develops metrics Analyzes data, prepares and presents results to identify and/or resolve business problems as well as drive business actions in often-critical areas Use graphs, infographics, and other methods to visualize data Examine monthly, quarterly, and annual sales reports to identify sales patterns, areas for improvement, and evaluate the achievement of sales targets and objectives Other duties as assigned or necessary Qualifications: 3+ years’ experience in sales analysis. Expert in Excel comfortable working with large, complex data sets (VBA, dashboards, pivot tables, data import/export) Strong research and data analysis skills. Proficiency in Microsoft office and CRM software. Strong communication and presentation skills. Projection and forecasting skills. Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams. Degree in business administration, finance, or marketing preferred Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation: Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small but quickly growing organization. More About Kevin’s Natural Foods: Kevin's Natural Foods is a line of refrigerated and frozen meals, sides, soups, and sauces on a mission to empower even the busiest people to eat clean without sacrificing flavor. Co-founded by Kevin McCray who battled an auto-immune disorder for years, Kevin's Natural Foods was born from his desire to make clean eating seamlessly fit into any lifestyle. Shockingly delicious and made with clean ingredients, Kevin’s products are ready in minutes and always free from gluten, soy, and refined sugar. In 2023, Kevin’s Natural Foods joined the Mars Food & Nutrition family, allowing us to expand our reach, accelerate innovation, and bring our mission to even more households while staying true to the quality and integrity that define our brand. A true market disruptor, Kevin's is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand working to prove every day that proper nutrition can be as delicious as it is healthy. Salary Range: $100,000.00- $115,000.00 annually + benefits + bonus Kevin's Natural Foods uses E-verify to confirm employment eligibility. For more information, please see the links below: https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf