Sales Planning Analyst

It's more than just water. It's FIJI Water. Since 1996, FIJI Water has embodied what it means to be Earth's Finest Water®. Sold in more than 60 countries. FIJI Water is known for its iconic square bottle and unique mineral profile.

FIJI Water is looking for a Sales Planning Analyst who combines research, insights, and sales strategy into data-driven insights and presentations. The ideal candidate is a blend of analytical and creative, who can create camera-ready, fact-based deliverables and maintain the data behind them. The ideal candidate will be resourceful in gathering data and insights from multiple sources and stakeholders. They should be self-motivated, thrive in ambiguity, and always be driven by data. This person will collaborate across all levels of the organization. This role has the potential for leadership development.

This is a new position joining the FIJI Water Sales Planning team. This team is highly collaborative, supports Sales at every level, and is dedicated to continuous improvement. This position reports to the Director of FIJI Water Sales Planning. This position is a remote, US-based opportunity.

The goal of the team is to drive sales growth through providing better data, analytics, and tools to the sales team. The Sales Planning Analyst is a key member of the FIJI Water Sales Planning team and contributes to the team mission in the following ways:

• Create internal, fact-based presentations using a variety of data sources.
• Present actionable insights to a variety of internal audiences including sales team, sales leadership, senior leadership team, and executive leaders.
• Analyze and understand category and competitive trends.
• Form strong working relationships with Sales, Marketing, and other TWC teams.
• Synthesize data from multiple sources.
• Update data and maintain systems behind reporting (depletions, consumption, shipments, etc.)
• Present data in an easy-to-understand format including effective data visualization to increase audience understanding.
• Turn data into action: Interpret various data and internal research to develop informed actionable insights and narratives.
• Provide a fact-based point of view in deliverables.
• Ensure insights and strategy are executed through maintaining sales scorecards.
• Uncover ways to reduce non-sales work from sales team including creating templates and processes, maintaining reference sheets, and administrative work.
• This role has the potential to assist in Sales Forecasting.

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in sales operations, sales planning, category management, shopper insights, marketing, consulting, or brand management. CPG and/or Retail Sales experience preferred.
• Advanced capabilities with Microsoft Office with an emphasis on PowerPoint.
• Proven success in highlighting key insights or opportunities visually/PowerPoint.
• Experience with data sources services such as Circana, Nielsen, 84.51, VIP iDIG preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; experience presenting to senior executives and creating compelling data visuals.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; ability to integrate multiple data sets to identify opportunities and make recommendations.
• Ability to interpret and articulate data/insights clearly and succinctly.
• Customer service mindset to ensure internal partners receive quality sales support.
• Focused, highly organized, attention to detail, results-oriented individual.
• Collaborative 1:1 and in group settings at all levels.
• Values accuracy and facts.
• Must be self-motivated and work well within a team environment.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs.
• Project Management is a plus.
• Cross-functional knowledge, including sales, finance, and/or marketing is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in business-related field
• Travel as needed (sales meetings, trainings, etc.)

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: We focus on improving the social determinants of a healthy society-quality education and medical care, economic mobility, and a healthy environment-to help build thriving communities. Wonderful CSR
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

FIJI® Water, natural artesian water bottled at the source in Viti Levu (Fiji islands), is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in the United States. Known for its iconic square bottle, soft mouthfeel and unique mineral profile, FIJI Water is the water of choice among discerning consumers and top chefs.  Widely available at fine restaurants and hotels, all major retail channels and through a convenient home/business delivery service, FIJI Water has expanded globally to more than 90 countries. To discover Earth’s Finest Water®, please visit www.fijiwater.com, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram or Twitter.

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