Retail Channel Marketing Analyst

Retail Channel Marketing Analyst Epson, a provider of best-in-class digital solutions and a world leader in the development of new technologies, is seeking a qualitative and quantitative analyst to support retail channel marketing.The Position:As Retail Channel Marketing Analyst, you will be responsible for delivering timely, in-depth analytics related to Epson’s retail businesses, including the analysis of promotions, marketing strategies, financial projections, while expanding insight into multi-channel factors/metrics. Through your communication of these insights, you will help shape the retail strategies and promotional activities which the Retail Channel Marketing and Retail Sales teams plan and implement at Epson’s key retail accounts. You will also:Perform competitive analysis and benchmarking for circular advertising, shelf share, price promotions and merchandising promotions, and make recommendations for improved performance, accordingly Track retail industry news and trends, and provide reports and insights, shaping the overall retail channel marketing and sales strategies Investigate sales problems by developing hypotheses and analyzing data to prove or disprove them Produce, analyze and synthesize regularly on key customer metrics, category and channel sales trends to team members and sales departments Track and monitor results of customer marketing initiatives and promotions, and recommend adjustments as needed To be considered: You must have at least three years of demonstrable analytical, statistical, and business experience, with a reseller or manufacturing company, within the area of sales, marketing or finance, preferably tracking and reporting on the retail channel. In addition, the ideal candidate will: Demonstrate strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, with the ability to maintain a high level of detail, accuracy under pressure, and an “open-book�, systematic approach to analysis and methodologies Enjoy working on a team while possessing a strong independent work ethic Possess excellent interpersonal, listening, verbal and written communication skills Demonstrate the ability to solve complex problems utilizing market research and trend data Be willing to work from sunny Long Beach, CA Why Epson?Encouraging the exchange of ideas, Epson is an exciting and progressive place to work, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit which empowers individuals to have a direct impact. A commitment to world-class engineering and marketing makes Epson a technology leader in digital solutions which facilitate productivity and personal creativity. Committed to our environment, the organization is dedicated to linking ecology with economy, serving the world by leading eco-conscious initiatives.Requirements: BA/BS in Business, Marketing, Statistics, Finance or other quantitative discipline; MBA desired Comprehensive computer skills: Microsoft Office, with expertise in Excel and Power Point charts, including macros, pivot tables, complex formulas, and the ability to create clear, concise reports and presentations; Must be adept at learning specialized software for analysis of information and internal database systems Optional but a great plus: Skilled with statistical techniques (i.e. regression, Chaid, etc), data mining, and segmentation modeling; versed with statistical software packages SAS, SPSS Apply Online Company: Epson America Location: Long Beach, CA 90806 Job Category: Marketing/Product Relevant Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Company: Epson America Reference Code: 08-0045