Sales Analyst (Pet), Walmart

Business Unit OverviewHeadquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats, PEBBLES, Grape-Nuts and Malt-O-Meal cereal, and Peter Pan peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray Nutrish, Kibbles 'n Bits and 9Lives dog and cat food. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn for the latest news.BrandPost Consumer Brands recently acquired several iconic pet food brands, venturing into a new market while remaining true to our purpose to provide delicious and accessible food that our consumers love. We're always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio, and right now, we're growing and need passionate, driven individuals with diverse perspectives to help us reach greater heights. That's where you come in. Join a team where your voice is not only heard but valued. Make a real impact on brands enjoyed by millions of people and their pets.Location DescriptionThe Post Consumer Brands sales office in Bentonville is in the heart of the Natural State, Arkansas. Bentonville is also home to the Walmart home office, which this sales team primarily serves. In addition to managing the relationship with Post's largest customer, the small, dedicated team also participates in several charitable and volunteer events throughout the year. The team prides itself on winning together and working hard to meet goals, while celebrating wins.ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIESAssist Account Managers in identifying market opportunities * Analyze Walmart businesses on a daily/weekly basis using IRI and customer systems to identify business opportunities * Assist with the development of category review materials that will be leveraged to grow PCB and total category sales at Walmart accounts * Develop solutions with respect to product distribution, promotion, pricing, and shelf-placement * Prepare clear and concise presentations to inform customers of business/consumer trends, existing opportunities and solutions for growth * Consumption analytics in support of monthly forecast process * Participate in various training activities to enhance job performance and personal growth * Complete/attend all necessary information & technology training * Assist other functional areas to develop business opportunities and provide information to customers (Cat Man, Sales, Finance, etc)*

*QualificationsEducation * Bachelor's Degree is requiredExperience* 2 years of analytical and/or sales experience is required; Experience working with Walmart a plus * Consumer packaged goods experience required, pet experience is strongly preferred * Advanced Excel skills required * Syndicated sales data software experience is preferred (i.e. IRI or Nielsen)* Experience with customer systems is preferred (one or more customers)* Shelving software experience is a plusOther * Excellent written and verbal communication skillsWork Location * In-office (Bentonville, AR) with a hybrid schedule