Leads the strategic design of how Breakthru partners with Suppliers to drive growth.
Acts as the primary architect of proactive insights, analytics, and strategic recommendations across the business.
Identifies emerging category, customer, brand, pricing, and market trends.
Translates data into actionable opportunities and develops forward-looking strategies that strengthen Breakthru’s commercial partnerships with Suppliers.
Defines the team’s strategic workplan and prioritizes high-impact opportunities.
Ensures insights are converted into clear business actions that influence Supplier strategy, commercial decisions, portfolio priorities, and field execution.
Manages a team of two Analysts while serving as a thought partner to senior Breakthru and Supplier stakeholders.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience.
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in commercial sales and marketing.
Ability to think critically, both quantitatively and qualitatively.
Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software.
Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and other analytical system tools/databases (e.g., SAP WEBI/BOBJ, PowerBI, Connected Excel, TABS Analytics, Nielsen, etc.).
Strong understanding of portfolio, pricing, and market performance drivers.
Executive-level storytelling and influence with the ability to lead through insights, not authority alone.
Strong people leadership and prioritization discipline.
Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines.
Analytic and Reporting skills.
Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment.
Benefits
This position is eligible to participate in a bonus program.
This position is eligible for health care benefits.