Advantage Solutions · 3 weeks ago
Associate Trend Analyst JLB
Minneapolis
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$51K/yr - $64K/yr
2+ years expAdvantage Solutions is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales and marketing services. The Associate Trend Analyst will research and track market and consumer trends to provide actionable insights for clients, influencing product development and assortment strategies.
ConsumerMarketingRetail
Responsibilities
Research market and product trends: macro, consumer, cultural, and category specific trends using trend resources, observational trends from trade shows, market tours, and extensive digital research to gain deep insights and identify retail trends and white space opportunities. Use trend curve to align findings within company definitions and expectations
Trend reporting: connect the dots between observations from the market, trade show analysis, reports from leading trend publications and digital media. Analyze and apply trend research to create custom trend analysis reports that include macro, consumer, and product trends for a category. Create and present reports inclusive of concise storytelling that shape product and merchandising strategies
Relationships: serve as a trusted advisor and strategic thought partner to clients. Understand company strategies and the marketplace to help identify opportunities for business growth. Navigate and balance needs of clients and interact with merchants or clients with comfort and ease
Inspire action: lead and inspire clients through trend research safaris, curated itineraries including aspirational stores and experiences to inspire new ideas. Support line-review by creating trend material and directing teams to bring showrooms to life in alignment with seasonal strategy. Complete ad hoc projects requested by clients for deep dives into new categories or white space opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Demonstrates proficiency, self-motivation and expertise in trend research with the ability to connect the dots between multiple resources including market observations, trade show analysis, reports from leading trend publications and digital media
Identify and triangulate white space/new business opportunities that align with retailer/merchant strategies, market opportunities and client strategies to provide actionable insights
Prioritize numerous projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and allocation of time and resources accordingly
Simplify complex ideas or large amounts of research/data into understandable and concise stories to influence business decisions and drive new business growth
Strong presentation skills, comfortable presenting to groups of 10 people or more, including merchants and clients
Strong visual and graphic design skills to make impactful trend presentations using design and presentation tools
Demonstrates a customer-centric approach with a service mindset and cultivates positive relationships
Some travel expected
Preferred
2–4 years experience in relevant field (Trend Forecasting or Strategy experience preferred)
Company
Advantage Solutions
Advantage Solutions is a premier sales and committed to building brand value for our clients and customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.35BKey Investors
Juggernaut Capital Partners
2020-10-29IPO
2020-10-28Post Ipo Equity· $855M
2020-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
Leadership Team
David Peacock
Chief Executive Officer
Brian G Stevens
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
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