About careerzynith
careerzynith stands at the forefront of the North American wine and spirits distribution landscape, boasting a legacy of more than five decades of sustained growth, innovation, and market leadership. As a privately held, family‑owned enterprise, careerzynith has consistently been recognized by leading industry publications for its commitment to employee well‑being, diversity, and operational excellence. Our culture is built on the pillars of respect, continuous learning, and a shared passion for delivering premium products to consumers across the continent.
Role Overview
Position Summary
The Customer Development Manager serves as the chief architect of insights and analytics for one of careerzynith’s most strategic national retail partners. In this remote‑first role, you will blend deep data expertise with a keen commercial sense to shape category strategies, drive growth, and influence the partnership’s long‑term success. You will act as the analytical voice of the business, translating complex data sets into actionable recommendations that align with both careerzynith’s objectives and the retailer’s priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Data Stewardship: Own and maintain multiple data sources—including POS, syndicated, and internal shipment data—to monitor field execution of vendor programs, assortment changes, and promotional effectiveness.
- Insight Generation: Conduct rigorous quantitative analyses to uncover trends, gaps, and opportunities that influence sales, profit, margin, and market‑share performance.
- Strategic Communication: Craft and deliver clear, compelling presentations to diverse audiences ranging from senior retail executives to internal cross‑functional teams, ensuring complex findings are understandable and actionable.
- Performance Tracking: Develop, implement, and regularly review performance metrics and KPI dashboards that reflect the health of the category and the success of joint initiatives.
- Recommendation Engine: Provide data‑driven recommendations on assortment optimization, pricing, promotional calendars, and inventory management to enhance fill‑rate and profitability.
- Collaboration & Partnership: Work closely with external retail customers, key suppliers, and internal stakeholders—including sales, marketing, supply chain, and finance—to align insights with business plans.
- Best‑Practice Advocacy: Stay abreast of industry‑wide analytic trends, emerging tools, and methodological advancements, championing best practices across the careerzynith analytics community.
- Problem Solving: Lead root‑cause analyses for under‑performing SKUs or categories, proposing corrective actions and monitoring their impact over time.
- Project Management: Juggle multiple high‑impact projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining a high standard of analytical rigor.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline data workflows, enhance reporting automation, and improve the overall efficiency of the analytics function.
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of analytical experience within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector, preferably in the adult beverage industry.
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize disparate data sources into concise, action‑oriented recommendations.
- Strong grasp of national chain sales dynamics, retail operations, and distributor logistics.
- Proficiency with category management principles, syndicated data platforms (e.g., Numerator, Spectra), and shopper/consumer insight tools.
- Advanced competency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, macros) and PowerPoint for creating executive‑level presentations.
- Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities, with a track record of influencing business outcomes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of tailoring messages to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise.
- Self‑starter attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, remote environment while managing competing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working directly with major national retailers, especially those comparable to careerzynith’s top partners.
- Hands‑on experience with syndicated data providers such as Nielsen, IRI, or similar panel data sources.
- Familiarity with internal shipment data, inventory management systems, and household panel analytics.
- Prior exposure to advanced analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, R, Python) is a strong plus.
- Leadership experience in cross‑functional project teams, demonstrating the ability to drive consensus and deliver results.
- Professional certifications in data analytics, supply chain, or related disciplines (e.g., CAP, CSCP).
Core Skills & Competencies
- Analytical Acumen: Ability to interpret large data sets, identify patterns, and translate findings into strategic business actions.
- Strategic Thinking: Vision to align analytical insights with broader market trends and corporate objectives.
- Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships with external retail partners and internal teams.
- Communication: Clear, concise storytelling through written reports and visual presentations.
- Adaptability: Comfort navigating ambiguous situations and rapidly shifting market dynamics.
- Technology Savvy: Proficiency with data visualization, statistical analysis, and automation tools.
- Leadership Presence: Confidence to influence senior stakeholders and champion data‑driven decision making.
Career Growth & Development
careerzynith invests heavily in the professional development of its people. As a Customer Development Manager, you will have access to:
- Mentorship programs pairing you with senior analytics leaders across the organization.
- Continuous learning opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for relevant coursework and certifications.
- Cross‑functional rotation options that allow you to broaden your expertise in sales, marketing, supply chain, and finance.
- Leadership development tracks designed to prepare high‑potential talent for future director‑level roles.
- Regular participation in industry conferences, webinars, and internal knowledge‑sharing forums.
Compensation, Benefits & Perks
- Competitive base salary aligned with market benchmarks for senior analytics roles.
- Performance‑based incentive plan tied to measurable business outcomes.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) for tax‑advantaged savings.
- Life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with company match.
- Generous paid time off, parental leave, and vacation accrual to support work‑life balance.
- Wellness programs, employee assistance resources, and a remote‑first work model with a home‑office stipend.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education and professional certifications.
- Employee recognition initiatives that celebrate achievements and foster a sense of community.
Work Environment & Culture at careerzynith
At careerzynith, we champion an inclusive, collaborative, and forward‑thinking culture. Our remote‑first policy empowers you to work from anywhere while staying connected through regular virtual town halls, team‑building activities, and digital collaboration platforms. We value diverse perspectives, encourage open dialogue, and recognize that every voice contributes to our collective success. Whether you’re presenting insights to a boardroom or brainstorming with peers across the country, you’ll find a supportive environment that celebrates curiosity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Application Process
If you are ready to leverage your analytical expertise to drive category growth for a leading national retailer, we invite you to submit your application. Please ensure your resume highlights relevant CPG experience, data‑analytics achievements, and any exposure to syndicated data platforms. After reviewing your submission, our talent acquisition team will reach out to schedule a virtual interview series that includes a technical case study, a cultural fit discussion, and a meeting with senior leadership.
Join careerzynith today and become a catalyst for market‑changing insights that shape the future of the wine and spirits industry.
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