Analyst, Growth Solutions Analyst, Growth Solutions (Retail)

Location: On-site in Naperville, Illinois, United States; ability and willingness to travel approximately 10–15%.

Salary: $59,200–$86,680 per year.

Company

Employee-owned distributor of natural, organic, specialty, and fresh products serving grocery and consumer packaged goods businesses.

What you will do

• Research quantitative and qualitative information to develop innovative merchandising solutions.
• Use syndicated data to create customer presentations and fact-based selling stories.
• Analyze demographic clusters, competitive activity, category trends, consumer behavior, and customer assortment gaps.
• Develop category-specific presentations and own projects from concept through delivery.
• Build ROI reports using implementation rates, product success rates, and sales growth.
• Coordinate stakeholders, manage timelines and deliverables, and present recommendations to customers and internal partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
• At least two years of related experience in quantitative sales and general business analysis.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and syndicated data platforms such as SPINS, Circana, CSIA, ShopperSights, and Mintel.
• Ability to communicate findings and recommendations clearly to internal audiences, manufacturers, brokers, and customers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities accurately in a fast-paced environment and take initiative with minimal supervision.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site in Naperville, Illinois and travel approximately 10–15%.

Nice to have

• Grocery category management experience.
• Knowledge of natural and specialty products, consumer packaged goods, or the grocery industry.
• General knowledge of Power BI dashboards.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employee-owned position.
• Health, prescription, dental, and vision coverage available from day one.
• FSA/HSA, supplemental life insurance, disability coverage, and 401(k).
• Paid time off, paid sick time, and holiday pay for company-designated holidays.
• Employee stock ownership plan and opportunities for professional development.