This is a #hybrid position, working on-site with Coca-Cola 3 days per week in their Bloomington, MN office.
You will provide high-level support for Category Management, Analytics, and Insights initiatives, focused on driving strategic growth for Target. Leveraging a deep understanding of sales trends and key market drivers affecting retailers, brands, and consumers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced, insight-driven analytics and actionable recommendations.
You must be confident in independently engaging with retail partners.
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Analyze complex data and provide thoughtful, proactive guidance and recommendations that address the 4-Ps (product, pricing, promotion, placement).

• Build compelling sales presentations using syndicated, shopper, and other sources of data that provide in-depth analysis and solutions that address current business issues.
• Leverage Target POS/Vendor IQ, Circana, Nielsen, CKS, Numerator, etc., to analyze data to develop insights-based analysis /projects with recommendations focused on strategies and objectives
• Participate in the category review or line review processes, working with other cross-functional teams to provide complete category management solutions.
• Independently develop and maintain reporting that measures performance against strategies and objectives.
• Possess an understanding of Space Management software and the ability to occasionally manipulate POGs.
• Work closely and often with Coca-Cola team members and the customer by setting up regular meetings to become a trusted advisor.
• Provide follow-up and summarize action items and results as needed.
• Solid working knowledge of the CPG industry (data sources, tools, concepts, etc.).
• Proficient in industry tools utilized in the completion of the work assigned.
• An advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI as needed.
• Effectively and independently conduct data mining, utilizing CPG math concepts and tools.
• Demonstrate advanced skills in plan preparation and delivering effective solutions.
• Extrapolate opportunities to drive results based on analysis of a business challenge or opportunity.
• Communicate clearly and effectively while understanding and adapting to the audience.
• Independently manages and, at times, leads project plans and assumes responsibility for tracking, communication, and timing.
• Break down larger problems into smaller components and potential resolutions.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, gaining trust and respect, leading to optimal execution of results.
• Execute against strategic objectives by developing tactical plans.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Seeing
• Color Perception
• Touching

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