Costco Sales & Category Analyst - Minneapolis… at Abbott · United…

Summary: Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Costco Sales and Category Analyst will focus on analyzing the Costco business and supporting the sales team to grow the business through data analysis and strategic recommendations. Responsibilities: - Analyzing large amounts of data and turning insights into action - Responsible for managing accurate sales and shipment forecast - Assist with preparing for customer meetings to deliver Costco and Abbott’s key objectives - Develop recommendations to help deliver team strategies, objectives, goals, and key performance metrics - Actively assist, engage, and work with internal Abbott Nutrition functions, peers & colleagues to drive business results - Develop and leverage a thorough knowledge of the customer, industry, and competitive landscape - Core competencies needed for the Sales and Category Analyst include the ability to adapt, initiative, the ability to innovate, display a high level of integrity and to effectively work closely with the extended team - Ability to grow into a sales role over time Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree - 1-2 years direct sales experience, preferably in the consumer-packaged goods industry to Costco - Ability to analyze data/market trends to effectively develop presentations, provide recommendations, and forecast performance - Effective interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written) - Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Circana Required Skills: Data analysis, Sales forecasting, Consumer-packaged goods Important Skills: Microsoft Excel Nice-to-Have Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Circana Benefits: Medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO, An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution, Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.