Account Analyst

Company: KeHE
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: January 7, 2021

Job Description:

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.Sound good?KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you! The Account Analyst assists both the KeHE Account Manager and Customer's personnel with the compilation, processing and analysis of data as related to the sales and marketing of products for the Customer's account. Accountabilities are accomplished through working cooperatively to foster an environment consistent with the KeHE Mission and Values.

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience in sales of grocery products to chain accounts.
• Understanding of category management with strong quantitative, analytical and computer skills. Working knowledge of and literacy in computer software, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications. Ability to quickly become acclimated to shelf merchandising tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required. This includes advance formulas and V look ups, tables and formatting, conditional formatting, charting, pivot tables and reporting. Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude:
  • Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends.
  • Demonstrated ability to recognize and pursue business opportunities without being directed to, acting quickly and decisively when appropriate. Ability to coordinate and prioritize a high volume of work and meet pressing time requirements. Ability to work independently. Demonstrated willingness to take responsibility for personal actions, decisions, and results.
  • Demonstrated strength in oral and written communications with people at all organizational levels. Demonstrated proficiency in conducting effective meetings and making clear and concise presentations. Strong negotiating, communication and organizational skills as well as interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals and contribute to a collaborative work environment - must be a team player.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a variety of tasks simultaneously, focusing on those with the highest business impact, including anticipating problems and taking appropriate preventive action to avoid crises whenever possible.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively identify long-term issues, develop and implement strategies to address these issues, and link shorter-term activities to these strategies.

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