Please ensure sure your internet browser is updated to the latest version. Candidates have experienced issues with submitting applications from older browser versions.Department: Strategic AnalyticsReports To: Sr. Manager InsightsTravel Required: Up to 10%Why Join Community Coffee?Community Coffee Company is the #1 family-owned and operated retail coffee brand in America. Rooted in family and tradition, yet always looking to the future, you can expect a fast-paced environment that is both challenging and rewarding. Join us and make your passion your profession!Position OverviewThe Brand Analyst will play a critical role in driving the success of Community Coffee by analyzing market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive activities. This role reports into our Insights team, however, will collaborate closely with our retail Brand and Innovation teams. This potion requires knowledge of and experience with CPG data sources. The ideal candidate will be analytically savvy and curious, have strong project management skills, and a passion to serve with a continuous improvement orientation.This role will assist the Brand team with the execution of branded activities such as national selling stories and sell sheets. Additionally, gain a deep understanding of the shoppers within various markets, to help guide brand strategies. Other responsibilities include tracking product launches, competitive war-gaming, assisting with channel strategies and execution, brand/product positioning, innovation mapping and more.Function Related Activities/Key ResponsibilitiesPerforms high-level, in-depth business and category analyses using external data sources (IRI/Nielsen/ Numerator); provides conclusions and recommendations.Utilizes consumer insights from various sources to help inform recommendations.Tracks New Item and LTO performance.Supplies and maintains data/insights for Sell Sheet, National Selling Stories and DSD sales programs.Researches assigned category and product segments.Identifies trends, growth opportunities or competitive threats and makes timely recommendations.Understands demographic and psychographic nuances of shoppers throughout the south, by product segment.Identifies opportunities for brand expansion, and market penetration.Assists in the creation of best in class planogram recommendations.Assists with merchandising ideas - identify upsell/cross sell opportunities.Assists with the effective execution of marketing research needs.May be asked to perform additional duties as necessary.Position RequirementsBachelor's degree in related field from four-year College or university AND/OR2 years of related experience in the CPG industry; DSD experience a plus.Experience with Community Coffee, even if unrelated, may fulfill this requirement at the discretion of the hiring manager with approval from Human Resources.Must have used IRI, Nielsen, Numerator Insights or 84.51; and have experience with heavy data mining in Excel, reporting and providing actionable insights using those sources.Must be Excel and PowerPoint proficient.Results-oriented with strong written/oral communication skills and project management skills.Able to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.Thrives in a dynamic and transformative environment.Intellectually curious self-starter of high character and professional demeanor with positive, can-do attitude.Valid driver's license.Physical Demands/Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performin the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:Frequently required to sitOccasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms; and talk or hearOccasionally lift and/or move up to 25 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focusOffice Environment: Most of the duties of this position will be performed inside an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quietOur ValuesChampion People Welcome Individuality, Learn Together, Encourage Each OtherInspire Creativity Dream big, Think Fresh, Make It HappenWow Our Customers Serve with Purpose, Exceed Expectations, Do What's RightServe Our Communities Be Genuine, Bring Joy, Make a DifferenceWin Together Be Brave, Have Fun, CelebrateCommunity Coffee Company offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), short- and long-term disability, paid time off and employee assistance program.Community Coffee Company and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, genetic information, uniformed service, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Community Coffee Company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. Community Coffee Company will also provide reasonable accommodations to allow an employee to perform the essential functions of a position, as required by applicable law. This application is considered current for sixty (60) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.Other detailsJob Family Finance/AcctngJob Function Finance/AcctngPay Type SalaryRequired Education Bachelor's DegreeApply NowFrisco, TX, USAEqual Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity