Sales Analyst

Bentonville, AR

The Sales Analyst, Walmart Stores will work closely with the National Account Manager to contribute to Sanofi CHC Values and Vision by maximizing long-term and short-term goals with our largest retailer partner. This position is based in Bentonville, AR. This person must thrive in a team environment and maintain high-level customer contacts and relationships. The Sales Analyst will have high interactions with Sanofi National Account Managers and assist with strategic decisions on new items, Trade Management, Promotional Planning, and Modular positioning. Understanding the role of the competitive environment, maintaining awareness of competitive conditions are also required.

Job Responsibilities:

Assist NAM & Category Management in creating customer-facing presentations including line reviews, monthly meetings, and email communications
Work with NAM to develop accurate SKU-level forecasts each month based on expected baseline demand, seasonality, and promotional activity
Gain thorough understanding of Sanofi trade management software and assist with forecast input process
Ownership of new item set-up process, price change submissions, and item maintenance within Walmart’s internal system
Support Omni-Channel team in maintenance of online content, including online syndication process
Provide data-based recommendations to aid in Feature submission process.
Annual review of display configurations to account for changes in assortment, velocities, and innovation
Leverage data suite to perform pre and post promo analysis to include Feature tracking, Rollback performance, and national marketing programs.
Provide weekly/monthly updates to sales team, with focus on sales trends, category & market share, competitive performance, and pricing by leveraging syndicated data
Work with internal team to provide customer with product samples, images, and specs as required
Provide support with deduction and post-audit validation process
Provide detailed instructions to third-party retail reps to assist with store continuity support and special projects
Perform other ad hoc duties as required

Job Qualifications:

Minimum of 1-3 years of proven delivery in CPG, preferably within OTC/Healthcare/Personal Care. Strong business acumen; proficient category and Health Care segment knowledge
Experience utilizing Nielsen or IRI syndicated data with the ability to analyze and evaluate several sources of data to develop actionable insights
Walmart experience preferred
Ability to bring outstanding interpersonal skills (including excellent oral and written communication), strong problem-solving skills to any discussion with colleagues and/or customers
You are a learner - always seeking to improve yourself, your team, and the world around you
You thrive on direct, honest, and supportive communication
You are always thinking about how to help the teammates around you excel
Extremely organized, dependable, and self-motivated with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
B.A./B.S. required

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.

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