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 We are currently seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Permanent Display Sales Account Executive to join our dynamic team. As a Permanent Display Sales Account Executive, you will be responsible for driving sales and growing our client base by building strong relationships and providing innovative display solutions. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, from retail stores to trade shows, and contribute to the overall success of our organization.

Responsibilities

• Actively prospect and generate leads to identify new business opportunities related primarily to permanent displays along with temporary displays and Niven’s suite of services.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty, and drive revenue on a year-over-year basis.
• Collaborate with the design and production teams to create customized display solutions that meet client needs and specifications.
• Present and demonstrate our display products to potential clients, highlighting key features and benefits.
• Negotiate and close sales contracts, ensuring profitability and adherence to company pricing policies.
• Track and manage sales activities, including preparing sales forecasts, sales reports, and analyzing market trends.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, market conditions, and competitors to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Achieve agreed-upon sales quotas.
• Lead a project through the entire sales lifecycle by building long-lasting client relationships and collaborating with both key internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Visual Merchandising / POP / Fixture Industry.
• Proven track record of identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities within Fortune 1000 companies.
• History of selling customized end-to-end program solutions (design, production, co-packing, warehousing, fulfillment, etc.) .
• Experience negotiating and closing large contractual agreements within complex organizations across varying departments (C-Suite, Procurement, Marketing).
• Strong negotiation and closing skills, with the ability to identify and respond to client needs effectively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate the value proposition of our display solutions and build long-term client relationships.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client accounts simultaneously.
• Strong listening, evaluating, and problem-solving skills. Ability to develop alternative solutions when needed to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Previous experience with Salesforce or similar CRM tools preferred.
• Flexible to travel for client meetings, industry events, and trade shows as required.

Base Salary will range $80,000 - $120,000 and will be commensurate with experience, plus participation in the sales commission program.

Niven, a premier shopper-marketing company, offers solution-based, strategic retail merchandising services and solutions. We are a collaborative, employee-owned company that caters to agencies, brand marketers, and retailers alike. Our clientele includes many major retailers and renowned brands. Niven was founded in 1979 and is currently headquartered in Carol Stream, IL.

Niven has a strong legacy of creativity and innovation. We offer a great variety of benefits and perks to our employees, including great health care options, dental, vision, employee assistance program, pet insurance, and generous and flexible paid time off. We understand the challenges of working safely through these difficult times and offer flexible work scheduling.

Our client, Japanese Electronics manufacturing company, is seeking a Data Analyst in the Schaumburg area with 2+ years of experience.

Title: Data Analyst

Location: Schaumburg IL (Hybrid 3 days on site)

Type: Full Time Direct Hire

Salary: 55-60K

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze eight-month sales forecasts; perform variance and gap analysis against actuals and plans.
• Monitor daily sales/order performance and deliver regular status and management reports.
• Identify data discrepancies and partner with sales to resolve issues and improve accuracy.
• Support short- and long-term sales planning through data-driven insights and risk analysis.
• Manage ERP (SAP/OASIS) master data and provide system support, enhancements, and user training.
• Support audit requirements and conduct market research and ad hoc analysis as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Japanese language skill preferred.
• Professional collaborator with ability to support senior management.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple deadlines with accuracy.
• Proficient in Excel, Power BI, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint; skilled in database mining and large data analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 2+ years of relevant experience.

**Please submit your application with a 1-2 page resume. Only qualified applicants will be contacted**

Financial Highlights – Enjoy an Immediate Pay Raise and Professional Growth!

$10k Fast Start Bonus Per Month for 12 months, $120k First Year, requires one new commercial account with at least 250 employees, every two weeks.

$2,500 First Week Training Pay for the first five training days.

$500 per virtual appointment bonus with food with no bonus limit.

Up to $1500 per week for meeting minimum call and one qualified onsite appointment.

200% of the profit margin for the first 90 days of orders shipped.

40% to 59% of the profit margin after 90 days

Up to $10k new client account credits

Up to $5k new account donation credits

Up to $400 of gift cards for business building activities

GHA Technologies, Inc. has become the #1 Employee-Owned Value-Added Reseller in America. Past rewards have included #1 Microsoft Western Region VAR, #1 fastest growing company in Arizona, #69 on the CRN Solution Provider 500, #15 2018 CRN Fast Growth 150 List.

We sell the latest AI technologies from Nvidia, Dell, HP, Microsoft, Google, Cisco, Lenovo, Apple, VMWare, Adobe, APC, IBM, Nutanix, EMC, Pure Storage, Samsung, Intel, Eaton, and all the hottest AI and Green Data Center, Virtualization, Energy Conservation, Cloud, Storage, Security, Wireless, SD Wan, Video, Identification, and Power Technologies! We also specialize in mission critical product procurement and integration services for some of the largest Corporate, Government, and Education clients in America! Our client base is a who's who of corporate America!

GHA employee owners will receive stock shares every year on top of our industry’s leading commissions, bonuses, and promotional offerings!

Mission critical, online, vast E Commerce distribution network coast-to-coast warehouse locations support just-in-time delivery.

Super convenient, orders placed by 9:00 p.m. EST (8:00 p.m. CST) can be received the next morning for in-stock items.

Secure, 24-hour access to your own personal portal customized with special pricing on more than 2 million top selling products from 3,500 manufacturers in the USA and across the globe.

We are currently HIRING experienced Sales Professionals nationwide with a minimum of three years direct technology sales experience.

We offer a highly lucrative earnings and benefits package with top salespeople earning between $96,000 to $2,000,000 annually. W-2 Employment, Medical, Dental, and HSA Benefits, 401K Retirement Plan, and GHA company stock ownership (ESOP) plan.

Please email your resume to and schedule a strictly confidential interview.

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An international automation machine manufacturing company located in Elk Grove Village, IL area is currently seeking a Bilingual (Japanese/ English) Sales Account Manager. This position is responsible for maintain good relationships with the key accounts and deliver customer oriented technical support and prompt solutions. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Bilingual (Japanese/ English) Sales Account Manager Responsibilities:

• Build relations with clients and develop new business opportunities
• Follow up with customers via email, phone, and in person
• Travel to customer locations to deliver customer-oriented support and prompt solutions
• Analyze and understand customer trends to develop business opportunities
• Monitor client’s budget and negotiate new terms as needed
• Provide sales quotations and respond to requests for proposals
• Prepare and analyze revenue forecasts
• Coordinate internal resources to resolve quality related issues
• Other duties as assigned

Bilingual (Japanese/ English) Sales Account Manager Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Economics, or relevant fields are preferred
• Advance conversational level of Japanese language level is required.
• Experience account management and / or new business development
• Excellent communication skills in written and verbal English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Organizational and time management ability
• Ability to visit client’s sites to 40% of the time (mostly local, and occasionally in the Midwest areas)
• Must have excellent presentation, communication, computer and time management skills
• While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.

About Go2 Logistics

Go2 Logistics is an asset-based trucking company specializing in large format LTL and partial freight. With 17 terminals and more than 1,000 assets across our network, we provide reliable capacity and flexible solutions for customers that need freight moved outside the standard LTL model. Our carrier sales team plays a critical role in supporting our asset network by securing capacity for out-of-network freight and building strong partnerships with interline partners.

Position Summary

The Carrier Sales Representative is responsible for sourcing and managing carrier capacity to support Go2 Logistics’ asset-based LTL network. This role focuses on selling out of network freight and developing strong relationships with interline carrier partners that help extend our network and maintain service reliability.

The ideal candidate is highly competitive, relationship driven, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced brokerage environment where daily communication, negotiation, and execution are critical to success.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and secure carrier capacity to cover overflow freight from the Go2 Logistics asset network
• Develop and manage relationships with interline carrier partners to support network coverage
• Negotiate rates with carriers while maintaining profitability and service standards
• Coordinate daily with internal operations, dispatch, and customer teams to ensure freight coverage
• Monitor market conditions and adjust carrier strategy accordingly
• Track carrier performance including service, communication, and reliability
• Expand the carrier network by onboarding new carrier partners in key markets
• Resolve service issues quickly while maintaining strong carrier relationships

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in freight brokerage or carrier sales preferred
• Strong negotiation and relationship building skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Organized and detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously
• Experience using TMS platforms and load boards is a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives
• Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding transportation company
• Exposure to both asset-based operations and brokerage markets
• Collaborative and performance driven culture

At Go2 Logistics, we combine the stability of an asset-based network with the flexibility of brokerage partnerships. Our carrier sales team plays a critical role in ensuring we deliver reliable capacity to customers while building long-term relationships with carriers that help expand our network.

Go2 Logistics is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and job applicants. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Hiring decisions at Go2 Logistics are made exclusively based on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Data & Sales Analyst to join their team. Seeking a data-driven analytics professional who thrives at the intersection of manufacturing operations, business intelligence, and executive decision support. This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys building insight from the ground up—designing dashboards, automating reporting, owning data integrity, and translating complex information into clear, actionable business outcomes.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• High visibility and direct partnership with senior leadership.
• Opportunity to own and evolve enterprise-level analytics and reporting.
• Manufacturing environment where data truly drives strategy.
• Long-term growth potential in a stable, well-capitalized organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Data, Analytics & Reporting:

• Design, build, and continuously enhance dashboards, scorecards, and KPI reporting to support operational and commercial performance.
• Translate raw data into meaningful insights that influence decision-making at the executive level.
• Automate recurring reports and analytics processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Analyze trends related to revenue, production performance, forecasting, and product initiatives.

Manufacturing & Cross-Functional Partnership:

• Collaborate closely with Operations, Finance, IT, and Commercial teams to align data, metrics, and performance goals.
• Support forecasting, planning cycles, and performance reviews with reliable, actionable analytics.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and performance gaps within data sets and recommend solutions.

Systems & Data Ownership:

• Act as the primary owner of manufacturing and sales-related data systems, ensuring usability, accuracy, and value.
• Lead continuous improvement of reporting tools and system integrations.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to enhance system reporting capabilities.
• Champion data governance, consistency, and best practices across the organization.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Analytics, Business Intelligence, or a related field
• Proven experience building and maintaining dashboards, scorecards, and analytics tools.
• Background supporting a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to own data end-to-end—from extraction to interpretation to executive presentation.
• Experience automating reporting and analytics processes.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, reporting platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, PowerBI, and/or Tableau.
• Experience with IQMS is preferred.
• Strategic mindset with exceptional attention to detail.

Compensation Range: $90,000 - $120,000 + 15% Bonus

Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

If you are a passionate Manufacturing Data & Sales Analystlooking for anew and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.

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Are you HARIBO? We are the world's #1 gummi candy manufacturer. It's a great time to join our growing organization and help spread "Childlike Happiness" (one of our core values) to consumers across the United States. The Business Development Manager - Convenience Stores (south central/ southwest US)is responsible for directly managing and growing the strategic partnerships between HARIBO and the designated Customer group along with assigned Broker selling partners. TheBusiness Development Managerwill achieve and exceed projected key account sales for customer group (assigned convenience store chains, travel center chains, etc) which are located within multiple states throughout portions of the south central United States.

The Business Development Managerwill have at least 3+ years of experience in strategic sales experience within the consumer packaged goods / CPG industry along with a Bachelor's Degree. Experience using IRI, Circana, Nielsen, or other syndicated sales data is required. Prior experience calling on C-stores/travel centers is strongly preferred. Additionally, must have the ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally throughout up to 40% of the time, with overnight stays.

This is a remote, field-based position. The ideal candidate will be located near a major airport and currently reside in the south central / south west region of the United States (for example: Texas, Oklahoma, etc) due to the core geographic area of retail customers for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies and plans to meet assigned sales targets and market share goals in area of accountability (assigned Convenience store, travel center chains)
• Manage assigned customer accounts, develop and grow business to meet HARIBO targets and customer sales targets
• Execute consumer and shopper driven strategies for your customers
• As a member of our Sales team, partner and work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders including Demand Planning, Trade Marketing, Brand Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Category Management, and other internal teams
• Create and execute joint business plans
• Conduct headquarter calls at corporate offices of assigned customer/retail chains
• Utilize data to develop accurate sales forecasts and use data to drive sales growth opportunities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of strategic sales experience experience in the consumer packaged goods industry
• 1+ years of experience utilizing customer sales and/or syndicated data tools such as IRI, Circana, Nielsen, etc.
• Prior experience with headquarters calls
• This is a remote, field based position that requires the ability to travel up to 40% of the time locally, regionally, and nationally; with overnight stays
• Candidate will be located near a major airport and currently reside ideally in the southern central region of the United States (ex: Texas, Oklahoma, etc) due to the core geographic area of retail customers for this role

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience selling into / calling on the Convenience stores / travel centers
• Prior sales experience in candy, confectionery, salty snacks
• 5+ years of experience in the consumer packaged goods / CPG industry
• Demonstrated success in business negotiations with key corporate level decision makers
• Prior experience partnering with Brokers

• Deep expertise utilizing customer sales and/or syndicated data tools such as IRI, Circana, Nielsen, etc.

Skills

• Ability to use data with a "fact-based selling" approach
• Entrepreneurial spirit and the passion to win in a fast-paced working environment

Compensation

Target Hiring Pay Range: $115,000 - $135,000 annually

This pay range represents the min/max target annual base salary range HARIBO of America, Inc. may pay for this position at the time of this posting. Please note, a candidate's offered annual salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and the geographical location of the role.

We provide fully paid health insurance premiums and generous HSA contribution, 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more.

HARIBO of America, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable pay practices and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding pay transparency.

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email .

Hybrid Recruiter / Account Executive – Schaumburg, IL

$50,000 – $60,000 Base + Aggressive Commission (Unlimited Earning Potential)

Year 1: $75,000 – $90,000 | Year 2: $100,000+

Monday – Friday 8am-5pm (Hybrid model- WFH Monday/Friday, in office Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday)

For more than 30 years, Corporate Resources of Illinois, a woman-owned and operated recruiting firm, has partnered with businesses across Chicagoland to secure top talent and build high-performing teams. Our mission is simple: save companies time, money, and frustration while helping them grow stronger organizations.

We are expanding our internal team and looking for a highly driven Recruiter/Account Executive who is competitive, motivated by earning potential, and thrives in a fast-paced sales environment.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who wants to control their income and build a lucrative career in recruiting and business development. The right person will be energized by closing deals, building relationships, and delivering talent solutions that make a real impact on our clients' businesses.

In this role, you'll have direct access to decision-makers, act as a trusted advisor to clients, and play a critical role in helping companies hire the right talent to grow.

What You'll Do

• Drive revenue growth by building relationships with new and existing clients and identifying hiring needs.
• Prospect and develop new business through outbound calls, warm leads, referrals, and networking.
• Source, interview, and evaluate candidates to identify top talent in the market.
• Match high-quality candidates with client opportunities to create successful, long-term placements.
• Serve as a consultative partner to clients, advising them on hiring strategy, talent market trends, and candidate selection.
• Present top-tier candidates after thoroughly vetting qualifications, references, and career motivations.
• Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication, follow-through, and exceptional service.
• Collaborate with marketing and internal recruiting teams to strengthen client engagement and grow market share.
• Track performance metrics and revenue goals while building your own book of business.

What You Bring

• Highly motivated and competitive personality with a strong desire to earn.
• Sales mindset with the drive to exceed goals and increase income.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a performance-based environment.
• Natural problem solver with a solutions-focused mindset.
• Previous experience in sales, recruiting, HR, or client services is a plus but drive and ambition matter most.

Why Join Corporate Resources?

• Unlimited commission structure – no cap on earnings
• Opportunity to build a six-figure career in recruiting and sales
• Work directly with business leaders and decision-makers
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Established brand with 30+ years of success in the Chicagoland market

If you are competitive, money-motivated, and ready to build a career where your effort directly drives your income, we want to hear from you.

LAZ Parking, North America’s largest tech-enabled parking, transportation, and mobility company, is proud to be partnering with Freight Ninja Truck Parking Solutions—a rapidly growing leader in truck, trailer, and fleet parking management.

Freight Ninja operates a nationwide network of over 50 Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) locations, providing essential parking solutions for fleet operators and small businesses navigating the increasing demand for secure, scalable parking.

As part of this exciting collaboration, LAZ is supporting Freight Ninja’s continued growth by bringing our operational expertise, cutting-edge technology, and national infrastructure to the table. Together, we’re transforming the landscape of IOS parking across the country—and we’re looking for passionate individuals to help lead the way.

• Compensation: $50-55K (after 90 days - salary + commission structure)
• Location: on-site, 5 days a week

The Spirit of the Position:

As an Account Manager at Freight Ninja, you will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and expanding our client base. We are seeking motivated individuals with a passion for logistics, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record in sales. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and contribute to the evolution of the logistics landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Client Acquisition: Identify and prospect potential clients in the logistics and industrial sectors, fostering strong relationships to drive new business.
• Product Knowledge: Stay informed about Freight Ninja's services and solutions, effectively communicating their value propositions to clients.
• Sales Presentations: Conduct engaging and informative sales presentations to showcase our services, addressing client needs and providing tailored solutions.
• Pipeline Management: Manage the sales pipeline, from lead generation to deal closure, ensuring timely follow-ups and efficient communication.
• Negotiation: Skillfully negotiate terms and agreements with clients, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes and long-term partnerships.
• Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and market demands to identify new opportunities and stay ahead in the market.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing and operations teams to align sales strategies with overall business objectives.

Requirements:

Travel:

• Willingness to travel for client meetings and industry events.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, or related fields is preferred.

Experience:

• Proven experience in B2B sales, preferably in the logistics or transportation industry.
• Comfortable making 250+ outbound calls a week from a large database of contacts.

Skills:

• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
• Familiarity with CRM software such as HubSpot or Salesforce.
• Strong working knowledge of Office 365.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, push and pull at least 10lbs.

The 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 qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

FLSA Status: Exempt

LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.

This Employer participates in E-Verify.

At Bel, we are not just a company—we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives. #IWorkForAllForGood

Job Description Summary

At Bel, the vision for the Strategic Insights department (SI) is to become a competitive advantage for the company, ​running a Best-in-class Insights & Foresights factory, powered by big & smart data analytics.

The Director of Business Analytics North America belongs to the global SI team (around 20 people), with a direct reporting line to the Head of Strategic Insights for North America. This hybrid role will be located in Bel’s Chicago or New York City US HQ offices. The Director of Business Analytics, North America, is a strategic leadership position focused on driving data-driven decision-making and business growth across the U.S. and Canada. This role collaborates with various departments, including marketing, innovation, finance, supply chain, and sales—to turn consumer and market insights into actionable strategies. This role brings together consumer understanding, shopper insights, advanced analytics, and market performance data to shape strategy and fuel brand growth. This position also supports global initiatives by sharing North American insights and activating global Strategic Insights tools across the region. The Director of Business Analytics will have a Business Analyst as a direct report.

Main responsibilities include:

Support the Head of Strategic Insights for North America & broader North America Strategic Insights team to lead the relevant learning agenda & roadmap to address local key business priorities. 

• Leverage trends, data, consumer & shopper insights, and other relevant resources, such as macroeconomics, to inform local strategies, accelerate business growth and identify new business opportunities. 

• Identify learning gaps and turn them into learning roadmap with clear objectives.
• Manage the Analytics portion of the Strategic Insights budget with agility and a strong ROI mindset
• Leverage data & analytics agency partnerships to maximize added value. 

• Recommend potential new vendors and methodologies to address key business issues in the most efficient and impactful way.

Drive and expand data & analytics culture and usage (sell out data, consumer data, retailer data)

• Drive business and brand performance analysis and processes.
• Develop and manage analytic tools on both ongoing and ad-hoc basis in partnership with Global Business Analytics lead.
• Support the development and adoption of forecasting and analytics tools.
• Strengthen North America’s data-driven culture and insights-led decision making
• Upskill & Train the local teams leveraging analysis templates and tools developed by the Strategic Insights Business Analytics group (RGM, Sales uplift, etc.)
• Lead the data set-up of the new “(healthy) snacking” competitive environment
• Leverage various data sources (POS data, HH purchase dynamics, consumption trends, etc.) to explain drivers of business performance and inform tactical & strategic business decisions with actionable recommendations.
• Translate data into clear, persuasive reports and presentations for senior leadership.
• Support Marketing, Sales, Finance and Supply Chain teams in category and retail ad hoc analysis to understand underlying trends and impact to brand/retailer volume performance.
• Drive media effectiveness and efficiency for all brands. Provide guidance on opportunities to optimize or improve marketing effectiveness and efficiency by leveraging Growth Drivers Models.
• Recommend appropriate tools to measure marketing campaigns effectiveness and ROI (i.e. marketing mix, etc.) according to level of investment, stakes and Bel Group requirements. Partner with the global business analytics lead on measurement projects pilot and internalization (in-house MMM)
• Build and lead the North America learning agenda aligned with business priorities.
• Identify insight gaps and recommend the right mix of syndicated data and custom research.

Lead and coach the NorAm cheese & squeeze business analyst

• Actively identify strengths and areas of opportunities for the Business Analyst through regular feedback, hands on coaching and stretch assignments that build confidence and leadership capabilities.
• Build development plans for the team to grow their skillset in alignment with the company needs and vision for the North American Strategic Insights department
• Create a culture of analytical rigor by setting standards for data quality, validation and insight generation across the team.

Contribute to the Strategic Insights full team life and mission:  

• Responsible for transversal projects in the SI Community and Share business cases and best practices with other members across the globe. 
• Roll out & amplify Strategic Insights global Business Analytics programs.

PROFILE/SKILLS

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience and expertise as business analyst & consumer insights with a strong focus on business analytics, in FMCG space.

• Mastery working with data and data providers such as Circana/ Nielsen, Kantar, retailer data and loyalty cards analytic programs

• Experience working in a multicultural, international environment / company is necessary. 
  • Experience partnering with North American commercial teams; international experience is a plus.
  • Fluent in English; French is a plus 

 Technical skills

• Excellent analytical skills and experience manipulating large, complex datasets from multiple sources (Nielsen, IRI, etc.), coupled with solid business thinking.
• Expertise in ad hoc research
• Affinity for visualizing data in a way that is relevant to answering specific business questions 
• Business-oriented strategic thinker with strong synthesis and storytelling skills.
• Proactive, autonomous, and solutions-focused; comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• Curious mindset with interest in new tools and approaches (AI, DIY research, etc.)
• Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.

Soft skills

• Accountable, autonomous & proactive  
• Strong business acumen
• Strong capacity to connect the dots: Ability to translate data analysis into clear presentations with actionable insights and recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to see the strategic implications for the business in the big picture.

• Excellent storyteller, leveraging effective & impactful communication skills
• Engaged team player with strong collaboration and cross-functional partnership skills- must be comfortable working with teams throughout the organization (horizontally and vertically), with drive and enthusiasm.
• Solid Influencing skills – has a point of view, articulates it, and can influence senior leadership at local and global level.
• Curious learner, with strong appetite for new tools and approaches (AI, DIY, etc.)
• Eager to work with people from different countries and cultures
• Flexible and agile, with capacity to overcome obstacles & create solutions when they don’t exist. Problem solving skills.

Total Rewards

• Base Salary: $185,000 - $210,000 (based on experience and location of role Chicago or NYC)
• Bonus Opportunity: 28%
• PTO and Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits from Day 1
• 401k Match

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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