**DESCRIPTION** The Analyst, position will focus on supporting our clients by providing KPI and sales scorecards as well as planning forecasting and performance insights/analysis to help support business initiatives. Incumbent must adapt well to quickly changing environments and collaborate effectively with other team members by sharing new and exciting discoveries related to discovery analysis and process improvements. This is a client facing position. **RESPONSIBILITIES** Support data-driven decisions to keep Clients’ competitive in the marketplace thru the utilization of the following data sources and tools. (POS data, Retail data, Shipment, Nielsen, Kantar, Etc.) Pull data from customers systems. Develop and maintain client facing scorecards, measuring progress against defined KPIs. Provide visualization, analysis and next step recommendations. Responsible for forecasting data accuracy- and promotional planning. Present data in clear and meaningful fashion, stay up to date on data visualization trends and theory. Required to interface directly with clients to present results and discuss KPIs. Work closely with business managers to ensure quality results are delivered Keep abreast of clients KPI's, strategies, innovation and other important information. Participate in client meetings / QBRs to provide business analysis Other duties as assigned **QUALIFICATIONS** Work Experience Requirements: 1. 1-3 years related work experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements: 1. Advanced PowerBI skillset (data transformation, DAX, Visualizations). 2. Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Formulas, Power Query, lookups) 3. Working knowledge of querying an SQL database an asset. 4. Experience with KPI scorecarding and data modelling an asset 5. Must be able to make presentations coupled with excellent written and verbal communication skills 6. Excellent Organizational and time management skills 7. Able to take complete meeting notes, provide recap emails and identify actionable items 8. Proactive and detail oriented. Communicate and engage with client / customer teams 9. Responsible for data accuracy- analyzing data for completeness, format, and conformity **ABOUT US** Acosta is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world. But it’s not just about what we do – it’s about who we are. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we’re a community of forward-thinking, value-driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request. Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use. **\#DiscoverYourPath** Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer **Job Category:** Marketing **Position Type:** Full time **Business Unit:** Sales **Salary Range:** $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 **Company:** Acosta Canada Corporation **Req ID:** 7260