Brand Analyst

Company: Rust-Oleum Corporation
Location: Vernon Hills
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Job Description:

Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesRust-Oleum is looking for a Brand Analyst who is willing to work hard and grow with the company. The Brand Analyst will report directly to the Vice President of Brand Marketing and will be responsible for supporting the Brand Marketing Team with data analysis and reporting. These reports will provide an understanding of current business metrics (sales, margins, customers, etc.) and identify growth/savings opportunities for Rust-Oleum. In addition, the successful candidate will support the general administrative needs of the Brand Marketing Team. Solving challenges is the very foundation of who we are. After all, in the beginning, our founder, sea captain Robert Fergusson, didn't particularly care about paint. When he founded our company in 1921, he just wanted to keep his ship intact and stumbled upon a valuable solution. Today, that discovery is Rust-Oleum Corporation. The same passion that drove the Captain to spend his next few years creating the world's first rust-preventative paint still drives us today. When we see a problem, we work diligently until we've perfected a solution, which has led to some of the most cutting-edge, durable and innovative products in the industry. Our creative and talented team of over 2000 people across every corner of the world, help us remain the global leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. Here's what you can expect every day: Data Analysis & Reporting Monitor current product sales trends, gather consumer and competitor data, prepare reports, and analyze data. Create business financial scorecards for each marketing platform and analyze to uncover business opportunities and potential issues. Identify item performance, out of stock, margins, and fill rates. Support new product and new business development efforts through market and competitive situation analysis including implications and recommendations. Provide general research and analytic support for marketing platforms, including financial performance, market research & sizing, competitive analysis, store audits, best practices and benchmarking. Conduct SAP costing analysis to ensure proper costs are listed. Communicate and collaborate across various Rust-Oleum departments including Marketing, Category Management, Sales, and Business Information Group. Brand Marketing Assistance Provide support for Vice President and Brand Marketing Team. Develop high-quality marketing presentations, specifically PowerPoint. Create reports on marketing performance and track marketing initiatives. Maintain various marketing trackers including research budget, excess and obsolete, and sku discontinuance. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class. Required Experience: 2+ years of related experience. Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Marketing or Business Administration Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills Demonstrated strength-building presentations Strong Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel and PowerPoint, with emphasis on Advanced Excel Pivot Tables (proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Power BI a plus) Strong communication and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Comfortable working independently & through ambiguity LI19Job Identification: 2013Job Category: MarketingPosting Date: 2022-03-12Degree Level: Bachelor's DegreeJob Schedule: Full timePosting Date: 2022-03-12PI179816392

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