Premier Nutrition Corporation
Customer Insights and Analytics Manager - Walmart (based in AR)
Premier Nutrition Corporation, Emeryville, California, United States, 94608
Business Unit Overview
Here's what all the hype is about: Premier Nutrition Company (PNC) is one of the fastest-growing companies in the convenient nutrition space showing clear leadership in the category of protein shakes and protein powders. We make the brands
Premier Protein, Dymatize , and
PowerBar , which is sold internationally, and we are part of our holding company, BellRing Brands (NYSE: BRBR).We have a simple, yet powerful, formula for our success, which we’ve been nailing for over 15 years. We start off with an organization powered by our company purpose— Changing Lives with Good Energy . Then our purpose-driven people are given the support and autonomy to develop and grow. Next, we are super-intentional about designing a culture where everyone feels like they truly
connect and belong , which is one of our five company core values. Purpose-driven, connected employees who are consistently mastering new skills deliver amazing business results. And winning companies with amazing people and thriving cultures attract and retain top talent, so the cycle becomes self-reinforcing or what we call our
regenerative culture .We don’t mind sharing our formula since, as people who believe in the power of
changing lives with good energy , we think the world would be a better place if more workplaces treated adults like adults and gave them the platform to do the best work of their lives—alongside some truly amazing colleagues. The results of our vibrant culture speak for themselves: We were certified as a
Great Place to Work
for the 8 th
year-running in 2024. And we currently rank #2 on
Fortune Magazine’s
Best Workplaces in our category, and in the top 12 for each of the last 5 years.We have a long list of ways we take care of our people, but here are some crowd-pleasers that our employees often say they love most: Year-round ½ day Fridays, in-office massages, free lunches & snacks, dogs in the office, month-long cultural and diversity celebrations, monthly over-the-top in-office events like bring your kids to work day, 6% 401k match after 1 year, as-needed sick leave, generous paid family leave regardless of gender, all positions bonus-eligible, company-wide volunteer days, company-matched charitable donations, no employee handbook, no dress code, coaching conversations instead of performance reviews, walking meetings, free exercise classes, and company-paid gym membership for Emeryville-based employees.PNC seeks individuals who will flourish in this type of work environment and will add to our culture and help build this high-growth company for the next phase in our amazing journey. Does this sound like you? Then read on… #LI-hybrid
Responsibilities
The RoleThe Customer Insights & Analytics Manager will be responsible for building and growing strategic relationships at Walmart. This customer-facing role will work closely with the Sales Director in the execution of the holistic strategy. Primary responsibility will be to provide insights and recommendations on assortment, space, promotions, display, segmentation/flow. The role will provide recommendations to grow both our respective business and the category simultaneously and will be responsible for accelerating strategic and tactical thought leadership. This person will be responsible for delivering team growth objectives, partner on category reviews, monthly performance tracking, and be the trusted partner for the customer. This individual will partner with key retailer decision makers aligning on priorities, insight needs and whitespace identification to drive strategic retailer partnerships forward. Proficiency in the use of point-of-sale and analytical tools to create clear actionable category recommendations will be key to the success in this role.The position will be based out of our regional office in Bentonville, AR.
WE ARE A CULTURE OF PERSONAL CONNECTION, WHICH IS WHY WE’VE CHOSEN A PERMANENT HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT WITH NORMS THAT EQUATE TO 2-3 DAYS MID-WEEK IN THE OFFICE.The expected pay scale for this role is $125k to $135k, which may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic area (if applicable), and internal equity for the role.You’re excited about this opportunity because your time will be filled with…Strategic customer centric development to identify risks and opportunities and influence assortment and program execution with the customerProvide insights and category recommendations to drive brand and category growthEducate both internally and externally on trends and opportunity gaps at customer levelCustomer Level Insights: 50% of TimeDevelop customer-specific category vision stories. Help provide insights and customize the National PNC Category Selling storyAnalyze customer and market data to provide strategic assortment, space, and merchandising recommendations based off internal and external insightsWork cross functionally with internal HQ category, Sales Planning, and Marketing on new item development and sell stories based on customer level category insightsCompetitive analysis reporting out both internally and externallyProactively develop collaborative relationships with our retail partner and be viewed as a trusted resource for category insights and objective growth opportunitiesAdvise on category and shopper centric opportunities to grow market shareDevelop category strategy and assist customer with integrated category strategy developmentStrategic Planning: 30% of TimePartner with customer on evolving category vision. Work with customer to implement actionable changeResponsible for developing customer specific presentations with relevant consumer insights, competitive responses, and new item/category selling strategiesMaintain reporting as well as current trends and gaps for both Customer and internal stakeholdersInform the customer on our business and trends happening in competitive categories across the marketplaceAnnual plans development and implementation: 20% of TimeActively lead and participate in preparation of line reviews and reoccurring customer connects, JBP meetings, and T2T meetingsActively participate in internal business reviews and annual plan development
Qualifications
What are we looking for?Education:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experienceExperience:5+ years of relevant Sales experience within Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industryExperienced with Retail Link and LuminateProficient with Data analytics and systems (IRI/Circana)Proficient experience with reporting tools, Excel, PowerPoint and reporting analyticsFinancial impact analysis / ROI reportingEffective short- and long-term forecasting capabilitiesSkills:Must be willing to travel up to 20% (Qtrly HQ Meetings, Annual Planning, Market Visits and any other cross functional project meetings as needed)Independent, self-driven individual with the ability to build vs. manageCreative with a desire for continuous improvementSo if after reading through this long list you’re thinking--I’m not sure I meet 100% of these requirements, should I still apply? YES—if you embody a growth mindset, see challenges as opportunities to develop, and find innovative ways to get the real work that matters done, you sound like our kind of candidate!Select 5 Key Capabilities & Traits Important to Add to and Diversify your Current Team:Being all-inBe a builderStart & end with consumerEmbody a strategic mindsetChallenge ideas respectfullyYou will thrive here and may just do the best work of your life if…You want to be an integral part of shaping and nurturing an amazing work cultureYou like trying out novel minimum viable product people-related ideasYou can be flexible in your approach to people challenges and abandon past practices if they don’t make sense or would lead to a poor outcomeYou enjoy making people-centric decisions and finding ways to say ‘yes’ as often as possible to impactful and important priorities for the business or teamYou are comfortable being natural, casual, open, and even a bit playful at workYou can be friendly, vulnerable, and self-deprecating in one moment, and deal with a challenging, delicate people-related matter as a professional in the nextYou can do periods of focused, deep work on projects that drive the needleThis may not be your ideal next career move if…You like a lot of structure, rules, and uniformityYou like order, hierarchy, command and control managementYou want to build lots of processes, systems, governance, or policiesDealing with ambiguity or experimentation are not your jamYou try to resolve challenging interpersonal situations over email or instant messagingYou like managing from behind your computer and demonstrating excellence through emailYou tend to chase whatever shiny object presents itself during the day even if non-strategicIf we haven’t convinced you to apply already, here are some of our favorite perks and benefits:Summer hours (and of course a hefty PTO package plus 11 holidays)401K match. Literally free moneyAll people and roles are bonus-eligibleQuarterly team building events/happy hours (city-wide scavenger hunt, bowling, ropes course, putt-putt)Extended paid parental leave regardless of gender or familial make-upWe strive to create an equitable and inclusive environment to contribute to the success of our organization. Premier Nutrition provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.
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Here's what all the hype is about: Premier Nutrition Company (PNC) is one of the fastest-growing companies in the convenient nutrition space showing clear leadership in the category of protein shakes and protein powders. We make the brands
Premier Protein, Dymatize , and
PowerBar , which is sold internationally, and we are part of our holding company, BellRing Brands (NYSE: BRBR).We have a simple, yet powerful, formula for our success, which we’ve been nailing for over 15 years. We start off with an organization powered by our company purpose— Changing Lives with Good Energy . Then our purpose-driven people are given the support and autonomy to develop and grow. Next, we are super-intentional about designing a culture where everyone feels like they truly
connect and belong , which is one of our five company core values. Purpose-driven, connected employees who are consistently mastering new skills deliver amazing business results. And winning companies with amazing people and thriving cultures attract and retain top talent, so the cycle becomes self-reinforcing or what we call our
regenerative culture .We don’t mind sharing our formula since, as people who believe in the power of
changing lives with good energy , we think the world would be a better place if more workplaces treated adults like adults and gave them the platform to do the best work of their lives—alongside some truly amazing colleagues. The results of our vibrant culture speak for themselves: We were certified as a
Great Place to Work
for the 8 th
year-running in 2024. And we currently rank #2 on
Fortune Magazine’s
Best Workplaces in our category, and in the top 12 for each of the last 5 years.We have a long list of ways we take care of our people, but here are some crowd-pleasers that our employees often say they love most: Year-round ½ day Fridays, in-office massages, free lunches & snacks, dogs in the office, month-long cultural and diversity celebrations, monthly over-the-top in-office events like bring your kids to work day, 6% 401k match after 1 year, as-needed sick leave, generous paid family leave regardless of gender, all positions bonus-eligible, company-wide volunteer days, company-matched charitable donations, no employee handbook, no dress code, coaching conversations instead of performance reviews, walking meetings, free exercise classes, and company-paid gym membership for Emeryville-based employees.PNC seeks individuals who will flourish in this type of work environment and will add to our culture and help build this high-growth company for the next phase in our amazing journey. Does this sound like you? Then read on… #LI-hybrid
Responsibilities
The RoleThe Customer Insights & Analytics Manager will be responsible for building and growing strategic relationships at Walmart. This customer-facing role will work closely with the Sales Director in the execution of the holistic strategy. Primary responsibility will be to provide insights and recommendations on assortment, space, promotions, display, segmentation/flow. The role will provide recommendations to grow both our respective business and the category simultaneously and will be responsible for accelerating strategic and tactical thought leadership. This person will be responsible for delivering team growth objectives, partner on category reviews, monthly performance tracking, and be the trusted partner for the customer. This individual will partner with key retailer decision makers aligning on priorities, insight needs and whitespace identification to drive strategic retailer partnerships forward. Proficiency in the use of point-of-sale and analytical tools to create clear actionable category recommendations will be key to the success in this role.The position will be based out of our regional office in Bentonville, AR.
WE ARE A CULTURE OF PERSONAL CONNECTION, WHICH IS WHY WE’VE CHOSEN A PERMANENT HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT WITH NORMS THAT EQUATE TO 2-3 DAYS MID-WEEK IN THE OFFICE.The expected pay scale for this role is $125k to $135k, which may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic area (if applicable), and internal equity for the role.You’re excited about this opportunity because your time will be filled with…Strategic customer centric development to identify risks and opportunities and influence assortment and program execution with the customerProvide insights and category recommendations to drive brand and category growthEducate both internally and externally on trends and opportunity gaps at customer levelCustomer Level Insights: 50% of TimeDevelop customer-specific category vision stories. Help provide insights and customize the National PNC Category Selling storyAnalyze customer and market data to provide strategic assortment, space, and merchandising recommendations based off internal and external insightsWork cross functionally with internal HQ category, Sales Planning, and Marketing on new item development and sell stories based on customer level category insightsCompetitive analysis reporting out both internally and externallyProactively develop collaborative relationships with our retail partner and be viewed as a trusted resource for category insights and objective growth opportunitiesAdvise on category and shopper centric opportunities to grow market shareDevelop category strategy and assist customer with integrated category strategy developmentStrategic Planning: 30% of TimePartner with customer on evolving category vision. Work with customer to implement actionable changeResponsible for developing customer specific presentations with relevant consumer insights, competitive responses, and new item/category selling strategiesMaintain reporting as well as current trends and gaps for both Customer and internal stakeholdersInform the customer on our business and trends happening in competitive categories across the marketplaceAnnual plans development and implementation: 20% of TimeActively lead and participate in preparation of line reviews and reoccurring customer connects, JBP meetings, and T2T meetingsActively participate in internal business reviews and annual plan development
Qualifications
What are we looking for?Education:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experienceExperience:5+ years of relevant Sales experience within Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industryExperienced with Retail Link and LuminateProficient with Data analytics and systems (IRI/Circana)Proficient experience with reporting tools, Excel, PowerPoint and reporting analyticsFinancial impact analysis / ROI reportingEffective short- and long-term forecasting capabilitiesSkills:Must be willing to travel up to 20% (Qtrly HQ Meetings, Annual Planning, Market Visits and any other cross functional project meetings as needed)Independent, self-driven individual with the ability to build vs. manageCreative with a desire for continuous improvementSo if after reading through this long list you’re thinking--I’m not sure I meet 100% of these requirements, should I still apply? YES—if you embody a growth mindset, see challenges as opportunities to develop, and find innovative ways to get the real work that matters done, you sound like our kind of candidate!Select 5 Key Capabilities & Traits Important to Add to and Diversify your Current Team:Being all-inBe a builderStart & end with consumerEmbody a strategic mindsetChallenge ideas respectfullyYou will thrive here and may just do the best work of your life if…You want to be an integral part of shaping and nurturing an amazing work cultureYou like trying out novel minimum viable product people-related ideasYou can be flexible in your approach to people challenges and abandon past practices if they don’t make sense or would lead to a poor outcomeYou enjoy making people-centric decisions and finding ways to say ‘yes’ as often as possible to impactful and important priorities for the business or teamYou are comfortable being natural, casual, open, and even a bit playful at workYou can be friendly, vulnerable, and self-deprecating in one moment, and deal with a challenging, delicate people-related matter as a professional in the nextYou can do periods of focused, deep work on projects that drive the needleThis may not be your ideal next career move if…You like a lot of structure, rules, and uniformityYou like order, hierarchy, command and control managementYou want to build lots of processes, systems, governance, or policiesDealing with ambiguity or experimentation are not your jamYou try to resolve challenging interpersonal situations over email or instant messagingYou like managing from behind your computer and demonstrating excellence through emailYou tend to chase whatever shiny object presents itself during the day even if non-strategicIf we haven’t convinced you to apply already, here are some of our favorite perks and benefits:Summer hours (and of course a hefty PTO package plus 11 holidays)401K match. Literally free moneyAll people and roles are bonus-eligibleQuarterly team building events/happy hours (city-wide scavenger hunt, bowling, ropes course, putt-putt)Extended paid parental leave regardless of gender or familial make-upWe strive to create an equitable and inclusive environment to contribute to the success of our organization. Premier Nutrition provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.
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