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Amer Sports Company Sales and Demand Planning Analyst in Chicago, Illinois
Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. And these are the qualities that our global team embodies every day as we pursue one shared bold mission: to ignite the true potential in every athlete.
We know that great people are what makes our brand great. We know that teams who bring a variety of skill sets, experiences and perspectives to challenge the status quo and create game-changing product means we are doing right by the athletes and coaches we serve. And that’s why we work with each member of our team to help them dream, discover, grow and realize their own full potential.
Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players is no small task. We are continually looking to add hard-working, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Join us.
The Sales and Demand Planning Analyst works with the sales, service, and planning teams to analyze, identify and drive current and future sales, along with forecasting all demand for their accounts.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Identify and pursue areas to increase sales, market share, and generate new business through a consultative sales approach
Analyze and plan assortment to support category proposal and business development plan
Develop new business opportunities by creating strategic sales / promotional ideas
Analyzing POS results and trends to drive at once sales
Partner with the sales and account teams to develop regional and promotional opportunities based on market share data, trends, and the market’s competitive landscape
Build and maintain great working relationships with the Account teams and all functional areas within Wilson
Enter all forecast and buy plans for their assigned accounts
This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree. We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 3 years of experience I sales or a related area, preferably in sporting goods or consumer goods. Retail experience is a plus.
Other qualifications include:
Proven ability to identify and generate recommendations through strategic and actionable analysis
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management
Ability to effectively communicate and present to all levels of the organization as well as external customers, vendors, and business partners
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, strong knowledge of Excel is essential
Knowledge of SPS Analytics preferred
Up to 25% travel (domestic and/or international) may be required
What We’ll Provide
Located in the vibrant, sports-centric city of Chicago, Wilson Sporting Goods Co. global headquarters sits along the lakefront with first-class access to a burgeoning creative, innovative, energetic and active professional community. We offer an open, collaborative, high tech work environment with best in class amenities and perks, including:
Medical, dental and vision
Pre-tax transit discounts
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Professional development opportunities
Volunteering programs
Team building outings
Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products
Smart casual dress (yes, jeans every day!)
On-site health club
Summer hours
Company-sponsored sports leagues/teams
Fun, active company outings around major sports events
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.
ID: 2023-3480