Director, Analytical Consulting $100k-$140k near Paterson, NJ
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Base $100k - $140k + 16% bonus
For Int'l Market Research Firm near Paterson, NJ
No relo allocation; must be US Citizen, PR, or Green Card
background check and drug screening required
Reports into Exec Dir, Analytical Consulting
Fiscal '06 Revenues over $417 million; $410 million in '05
The Analytics Director is responsible for analysis of The Firm's
network events and marketing opportunities utilizing external data
provided by packaged goods manufacturers and internal data
(transactional and household level data managed by The Firm for
grocery and other retailers). They also develop custom analyses of
frequent shopper card and scanner-based sales information in response
to manufacturer marketing needs and issues.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Report to Executive Director, Analytical Services.
· Work with VP, Executive Directors, and Directors of Business
Development to build relationships with Brand Management and Market
Research.
· Coordinate analysis of The Firm events by ensuring that third
parties use the correct analytical methodology with the use of program
information provided by The Firm.
· Identify for external and internal customers the opportunities that
exist on the Firm network of stores utilizing both store and household
level data.
· Mine extensive The Firm Marketing databases to identify insights
and opportunities that drive the value proposition for Manufacturer
clients.
· Work with and train VP, Executive Directors, and Directors of
Business Development on the benefits of proper program design and how
it relates to volumetric impact in analysis. Train on how to present
and position information in the sale of The Firm promotions.
· Utilize data from The Firm's transactional and household databases
to develop presentations for clients that provide business insights
and evaluation of promotional events.
· Work with corporate technical staff in the development of new
analytical products. Make recommendations for new ways of utilizing
The Firm's internal databases.
· May manage Analysts and Senior Analysts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degrees in relevant areas of
focus a plus.
EXPERIENCE:
5-7 years packaged goods experience in an analytical capacity
SPECIAL SKILLS:
· Proficient in the use of IRI/ACNielsen data to analyze promotional
events and product trends
· Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
· Strong presentation and selling skills.
· Understanding of statistics.
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS:
· Customer Focus (customer orientation; responsiveness; relationship
building; explain complex methods; maintain integrity while meeting
customer needs)
· Communication (listening skills; speaking and presentation skills;
writing skills)
· Innovation (create and foster change; creative problem-solving -
analytic and strategic thinking; decision-making)
· Administrative Skills (establish plans; develop systems and
processes; work efficiently; detail orientation; multi-tasking;
prioritizing)
· Drive for Success (entrepreneurial; display initiative;
accountability/ownership)
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Interested candidates e-mail resume and cover letter to:
Li...@BentonSearch.com
Linda Benton, President
Benton Search Associates, Inc.
847.223.8804 www.BentonSearch.com