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Customer Sales Analyst (US Team)

Full Time + Cambridge, ON

Dare Foods Limited is a private, family owned portfolio of brands established in 1892. The Dare “Made Better” promise guides everything we do and comes to life through our portfolio of consumer-loved brands including Bear Paws, Breton, REALFRUIT, Boulangerie Grissol, and Whippet (to name just a few). Our Corporate office is in Cambridge Ontario. We have been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892.

Customer Sales Analyst (US Team)

The successful applicant is an energetic, self-motivated, team player who is able to work independently and well with others across cross-functional business units (demand planning, customer service, supply chain, finance) which is critical to the success of this position.  A strong sense of urgency and ability to proactively impact the demand and sales call is required.

Responsibilities: 

  • Work closely with assigned Key Account Managers to manage their promotional and baseline plans within Promax, provide forecasting visibility for their volume and trade spend
  • Help clear all Listing and Clearing deductions for US accounts
  • Optimize their accounts overall business plan in terms of maximizing Net Sales dollars, Margin @ Standard dollars and Sales Contribution while freeing up time for the Key Account Managers to pursue profitable selling opportunities
  • Take ownership of the Total Dare US LE within the system and work directly with the demand planning team to evaluate the sales forecast vs the demand call
  • Be the key point of contact for any questions regarding the current state of the US Dare business
  • Provide forecasting accuracy reports, track broker commission payments on a period basis and other internal scorecards as needed
  • Interact regularly and proactively with multiple stakeholders on the US sales team, take input from various sources and ultimately make recommendations and decisions regarding the forecast and execute adjustments within Promax
  • Exposure to senior levels of management while providing monthly commentary to the VP of Sales upon the close of each period on sales performance drivers

 

Qualifications: 

  • Post-secondary education (Business degree is preferred),
  • 3+ years of progressive sales management or analytics experience
  • Strong strategic, analytical and technical skills, along with written and oral communications
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), SAP, Cognos and various syndicated data are all strong assets.

 

We offer career elevating opportunities and a competitive salary and benefits package. Dare Foods Limited offers a flexible work environment.  The employee, in consultation with their manager, will determine the right work environment for them.  For some that may mean primarily working from home, for others, working primarily from the office or some combination in between

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply in writing by July 30, 2022.  Please include your name and position title in the subject line and send to: hrresumes@darefoods.com (.txt, .doc or .pdf formats).

Thank you for your interest in Dare Foods Ltd. and the opportunity to review your resume, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No follow up inquiries or agencies at this time please

Guided by our Purpose, Mission and Values Dare Foods Limited is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, supported and proud to work here. 

Dare Foods Ltd. will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.