Category Management Analyst jobs in Illinois

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The Role

The Category Management Analyst is a key role tasked with supporting Fellowes Contract Interiors Categories in Itasca, IL headquarters. In this role you will proactively execute research activities needed to provide insights into Fellowes, customers, category consumers and marketplace performance in order to meet our category objectives. As the industry expert for Fellowes within your assigned categories, you will take ownership for your recommendations and be in a critical position to effect change within the business. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact and gain unmatched exposure within category management and across other areas of our business.

We operate in a hybrid work environment, which includes remote days on Mondays and Fridays, and in-office days on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

In This Role, You will…

· Analyze market and sales information to provide insights regarding sales opportunities, quantification of market share gains, competitive analyses, inventory optimization and product assortments.

• Develop actionable business insights that support the goals of our customers and Fellowes Brands and present to sales and business leadership teams
• Mine existing research and consumer data on a regular basis to communicate insights synthesized from multiple sources and different data sets in support of key business opportunities
• Identify consumption barriers, seasonality and channel preferences to develop consumer insights needed to identify potential new business opportunities
• Support team members, sales and business teams with ad hoc projects and requests (i.e. customer reports, sales presentation, promotional analytics, etc.)
• Perform project-based analytics associated with operational efficiencies

What You Bring to the Team

· Creativity in your research, pulling data from different areas with the goal of creating a compelling story (not just generating reports)

· Advanced analytical abilities and techniques in not just understanding the data collected, but also the ability to develop intuitive and actionable insights

· Initiative when it comes to solving problems and offering new ideas

· The ability to work cooperatively cross-functionally and with our customers, cultivating positive relationships and providing assistance and support to others in an effort to achieve common objectives

· The confidence to work independently as the main subject matter expert in your categories

· Strong financial acumen to calculate margins, business growth and declines, and promotional impacts

· Advanced knowledge of syndicated data and applications

· Strong sales presentation and development skills

· Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

Fellowes Brands - A Family Business Since 1917
For over a century, Fellowes has been committed to positively impacting people through our culture, relationships and solutions. We have evolved toward relevance with each decade and generation, responding to a constantly changing world. Today, we are on an ambitious journey to grow our influence and impact in enhancing and maximizing work experiences worldwide. We are a “Brand on the Move” and remain committed to finding new ways to help people work better and feel better.

Visit our Careers Site: www.fellowesbrands.com/us/en/careers/Pages/overview.aspx.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Fellowes, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Fellowes' property, and Fellowes will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting the Talent Acquisition Department.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,111.00 - $74,800.34 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years
• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Itasca, IL 60143