OVERALL, PURPOSE/FUNCTION

The Inside Sales Analyst position provides sales support to the organization.

The Inside Sales Analyst will be equipped to manage all tasks below:

• Process requests for product information from sales.
• Fill in customer item set-up spreadsheets, forms, or website portals.
• Process sample orders for tradeshows, sample kits, and sales meetings.
• Analyze customer competitive products and make recommended price adjustments.
• Provide sales data/reporting for sales directors and VP.
• Maintain industry foodservice price list, update changes/corrections.
• Proofing of customer brochures, advertisements, catalogs as needed.
• Manage product information changes or corrections on all sales tools; price list, catalog, AutoQuotes.
• Manage Auto Quotes database - respond to AQ product questions and update new products and images, sell sheets and discontinued items.
• Marketing and Rep funds reporting to accounting to process credits.
• Process customer spiffs.
• Maintain Sales Calendar that includes directors travel schedule, trade shows, buying group meetings, etc.
• Reporting and product research needs to include competitive cross references.
• Gather and analyze data for Foodservice Sales
• Identify specific business opportunities for individual dealers based on item purchase history and product categories.
• Assist with project management for selected projects.
• Identify automation opportunities.
• Create reports and dashboards to provide Sales Directors with regard to their territory business performance.
• Analyze process issues and bottlenecks to make improvements
• Any other duties as assigned by VP or Inside Sales Lead

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Detailed oriented, creative, and resourceful.
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Experience in project management and must be able to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Ability to plan and determine project prioritization.
• Demonstrated ability of follow-through/strong execution skills
• Advanced computer skills and in-depth knowledge
• Knowledge of standard office administrative practices, procedures and equipment
• Highly resourceful problem solver and fast learner
• Ability to demonstrate team support and maintain company confidentiality in all aspects
• Positive “can do” attitude; ability to get projects done during shifting priorities.
• Embraces teamwork and company’s core values; Honesty, Do the right thing, Continuous improvement, Have fun.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education and/or Experience:

• Strong computer skills with ability to create spreadsheets, employ formulas, utilize VLOOKUP, graphs, and charts
• Advanced level with Microsoft Office, Expert level with Microsoft Excel
• Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Project Management

**Must be able to commute to the Gurnee office

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Ability to Commute:

• Gurnee, IL 60031 (Required)

Work Location: In person