What are the responsibilities and job description for the INSIGHTS ANALYST position at The Hartz Mountain Corporation?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Sales Insights Analyst (Hybrid)
About Us
For over 100 years, Hartz has been driven by one belief~ pets make life better. That belief fuels our commitment to creating innovative, trusted products that strengthen the bond between pets and their families.
Our diverse team of passionate professionals continuously reimagine what pet care can be—working collaboratively to improve the wellbeing of pets everywhere. We’re proud to offer an inclusive, flexible workplace where employees are supported, valued, and empowered to grow.
At Hartz, the work you do matters—far beyond our walls. Join us and help shape the next chapter of pet care innovation.
What We Offer …
We are seeking a strategic, data-driven Insights Analyst to join our team and help shape the future of our retail partnerships. In this role, you will transform complex sales, market, customer, and syndicated data into actionable business insights that directly support sales objectives and drive growth across our priority Food Retail accounts, including key customers such as Kroger, Albertsons, ADUSA, and Publix.
As an important contributor to our business strategy, you will bridge the gap between data and strategic decision-making by identifying trends, risks, and key performance drivers. You will craft compelling, data-driven narratives for line reviews, customer meetings, and internal business reviews—elevating customer discussions and strengthening buyer relationships. Going beyond backend analysis, you will take an active, client-facing role in customer meetings to deliver these insights directly, offering forward-looking recommendations that shape customer strategy and fuel sustainable growth.
This position is located at our Bentonville, AR office, with the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule after the initial training period.
If you’re passionate about unlocking strategic insights and eager to make a direct impact in a collaborative, data-driven environment, this role offers an exciting opportunity to elevate our business and drive meaningful results!
Your Responsibilities …
Strategic Insights & Performance Tracking
You’ll Need…
Hartz is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Full-time
Description
Sales Insights Analyst (Hybrid)
About Us
For over 100 years, Hartz has been driven by one belief~ pets make life better. That belief fuels our commitment to creating innovative, trusted products that strengthen the bond between pets and their families.
Our diverse team of passionate professionals continuously reimagine what pet care can be—working collaboratively to improve the wellbeing of pets everywhere. We’re proud to offer an inclusive, flexible workplace where employees are supported, valued, and empowered to grow.
At Hartz, the work you do matters—far beyond our walls. Join us and help shape the next chapter of pet care innovation.
What We Offer …
- Hybrid Work Schedule~ Enjoy flexibility with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote.
- Pet-Friendly Culture~ Bring your pet to work and enjoy a casual, inclusive environment.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits~ Receive a generous 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
- Generous Paid Time Off~ Enjoy up to 34 paid days off annually.
- Paid Leaves~ Parental leave, Bereavement leave, and Military leave.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage~ Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Healthcare FSA, and Mental Health EAP, basic Life insurance and Disability Insurance.
- Tuition Reimbursement & Career Growth~ Access to tuition reimbursement and other learning and development opportunities.
- Employee Perks~ Volunteer opportunities, fun employee events, and more!
We are seeking a strategic, data-driven Insights Analyst to join our team and help shape the future of our retail partnerships. In this role, you will transform complex sales, market, customer, and syndicated data into actionable business insights that directly support sales objectives and drive growth across our priority Food Retail accounts, including key customers such as Kroger, Albertsons, ADUSA, and Publix.
As an important contributor to our business strategy, you will bridge the gap between data and strategic decision-making by identifying trends, risks, and key performance drivers. You will craft compelling, data-driven narratives for line reviews, customer meetings, and internal business reviews—elevating customer discussions and strengthening buyer relationships. Going beyond backend analysis, you will take an active, client-facing role in customer meetings to deliver these insights directly, offering forward-looking recommendations that shape customer strategy and fuel sustainable growth.
This position is located at our Bentonville, AR office, with the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule after the initial training period.
If you’re passionate about unlocking strategic insights and eager to make a direct impact in a collaborative, data-driven environment, this role offers an exciting opportunity to elevate our business and drive meaningful results!
Your Responsibilities …
Strategic Insights & Performance Tracking
- Identify trends and growth drivers across Circana POS, Panel, and Survey data and recommend actions that support category, brand, customer, and sales objectives
- Proactively detect and communicate corporate, category, brand, customer, and consumer risks and opportunities, supported by relevant Circana data
- Monitor new item launches, promotional events, seasonal performance, distribution, velocity, and other key performance indicators; benchmark results against competitors and relevant category trends
- Build and maintain subject-matter expertise in assigned categories, customers, shoppers, and consumers by connecting marketplace performance with purchasing behavior and survey-based attitudes
- Develop and maintain weekly and monthly scorecards using Circana POS, Panel, and Survey data, supplemented by customer loyalty data when available
- Integrate and organize large Circana datasets into accurate, accessible reporting and visualization tools, including BI Engine and Power BI
- Analyze POS performance, household purchasing behavior, shopper attitudes, and survey findings to identify category, brand, customer, and consumer trends and translate them into actionable business insights
- Develop clear, compelling presentations that combine Circana POS, Panel, and Survey insights into concise stories, strategic recommendations, and customer-specific actions
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support line reviews and customer meetings, using insights to educate and inform buyers in advance of the business review process and foster more productive engagement
You’ll Need…
- Education and Experience~ Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant CPG analytical experience (or Associate’s Degree with 5 years’ experience) manipulating and managing large amounts of data specifically for a CPG company
- Retail Data Systems~ 2 years’ experience with Circana/Nielson and/or Spins systems
- Presentation Skills~ Create and deliver clear, compelling, and data-driven presentations for both internal/external stakeholders and retail buyers
- Communication Skills~ Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively translate complex data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations that support sales and p
- Project Management Skills~ Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and track progress across cross-functional teams
- Time Management Skills~ Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently
- Technical Proficiency~ Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, PowerPoint) with advanced proficiency in Excel/BI (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Dashboard creation, slicers)
- Business Travel~ Ability and willingness to travel domestically (6 times a year)
- Analytics & Reporting Tools~ Experience utilizing BI Engine, Power BI, or similar analytics and business intelligence platforms to integrate data, develop reporting and visualization tools, and generate actionable business insights
Hartz is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.
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