Business Analyst I - Sales

At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

The Beverage Business Insights & Analytics team is a sub-division of the Business Development function overseeing Niagara's development and evaluation of bringing branded beverages to the business. This team leverages our strong analytical, pricing & financial acumen, and detailed knowledge of products & markets to achieve our goal of supporting the growth of Niagara's Beverage Manufacturing business.

The Business Analyst supports the department in leveraging data to strengthen the business in making more informed, strategic, and data-supported decisions as we evaluate new and ongoing business opportunities. This consists of collaborating across multiple functions that include; Business Development, Sales, Finance, Marketing, and other teams that support Beverage Manufacturing. The analyst will report to and work closely with the Sr. Manager Business Insights & Analytics.

Essential Functions

• Analyze key market data and provide updates on the latest trends in the industry to senior team members.
• Learn how to interpret financial ratio's & metrics to understand how different aspects of a project influence costing categories. Provide insight as to how to mitigate risk to the business on opportunities being evaluated.
• Support Beverage Manufacturing monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reporting needs.
• Work collaboratively with the Sales and Business Development teams to make pricing and project suggestions.
• Effectively communicate research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Develop recommendations based on analysis and translate into clear action plan(s) and/or presentation(s) for functional leaders.
• Contribute to process and operating model improvement through data driven insights in collaboration with Business Partners.
• Support the ongoing development and management of our CRM tool by working collaboratively with IT and Sales to ensure tool adoption, streamlined functionality, and operational effectiveness.
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 0 Years - Experience in Sales/Marketing, Analytics, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Business (General)
  • 0 Years - Experience in project support or coordinator role

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 2 Years- Experience in Sales/Marketing, Analytics, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Business (General)
  • 2 Years - Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• High competency in task management, reporting, and collaboration
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written, to all levels of internal and external recipients (as needed)
• Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word & Outlook)
• Strong ability to perform quantitative analysis to support decision-making process
• Ability to create and prepare concise and accurate reports and correspondence in a timely manner
• Strong skills in critical thinking and problem solving
• Ability to work independently on tasks with routine guidance from senior team members

This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Makes safety the number one priority
  • Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
  • Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
  • Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
  • Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
  • Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT
  • Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
  • Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
  • Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way
  • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
  • Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
  • Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be Great
  • Consistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunities
  • Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
  • Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

• Minimum Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administrations, Sales/Marketing, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain, or related quantitative fields

• Preferred:
  • Master's Degree in Business Administrations, Sales/Marketing, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain, or related quantitative fields

Certification/License:

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language

• Required: None Required
• Preferred: None Required

Typical Compensation Range

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

* *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

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