Department Analyst, Chain Stores at 1st Stop Staffing - Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Department Analyst, Chain Stores
West Nyack, NY

Job Summary: The Department Analyst is responsible for by identifying new distribution opportunities and fostering the growth of existing accounts to increase sales for the Chain Department Stores.

Responsibilities:

• Build Supplier and Retail Relationships
• Be the single point of contact for retail chain buyers and national chain managers.
• Understand where the performance gaps are and follow up when we are not meeting performance expectations.
• Create & maintain a retailer call list with all relevant details.
• Submit authorization forms for new products to all chains.
• Submit cost change forms to all chains.
• Schedule and ensure deliveries are made to club stores in a timely matter be accountable for chain AR accounts
• Build account base by targeting new or non-buying accounts
• Achieve planned sales and distribution goals
• Work closely with all chain sales representatives and managers
• Ensure proper merchandising for on and off-premise accounts
• Track and monitor progress in all chain accounts using Encompass
• Work closely with suppliers and national chains to gain ad space
• Work closely with suppliers and chain buyers to gain planogram space for the company’s brands.
• Ensure coverage for chain resets
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Statistics, Finance, Math or other related discipline or the equivalent work experience required
• Strong interpersonal, business acumen, financial and technical problem-solving skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite- advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint required
• Experience with Encompass software is a plus
• Experience in beer and beverage sales/distribution is preferred
• High attention to detail
• Ability work to independently and in teams

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave
• Vacation 
• Simple IRA Retirement Plan-Matching
• Employee Perks Discount Program
• Weekly Pay 
• Direct Deposit