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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Category Insights Analyst - **Company:** Armanino LLP - **Location:** Pleasanton, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $93,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Lookup Table, Netsuite, Pivot Tables, Power BI, Sage Accounting, Salesforce.Com, Tableau (Software), Powerquery - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=45d9151a735d442e ## About the Role The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and highly organized, with the ability to transform data into meaningful business recommendations while coordinating multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., * Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or a related field. * 3-5 years of experience in business analysis, sales analytics, category management, sales operations, or commercial support. * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, Power Query preferred). * Strong PowerPoint presentation development skills. * Experience working with CRM and ERP systems. * Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment. Preferred * Foodservice or food manufacturing experience. * Experience with Technomic, Datassential, Circana, or similar market research tools. * Exposure to Salesforce, Sage, NetSuite, or Blacksmith. * Experience supporting National Accounts or commercial teams. * Familiarity with Power BI or Tableau. ## Description The Senior Category Insights Analyst, Foodservice plays a critical role in supporting the commercial organization through business analysis, sales reporting, category insights, and project coordination. This role partners closely with the Chief Growth Officer and cross-functional teams to provide actionable insights, maintain commercial reporting, and support the execution of growth initiatives., Sales Reporting & Analytics * Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales reports, KPI dashboards, and revenue analyses. * Monitor sales performance against goals and identify meaningful trends and variances. * Support sales forecasting and budgeting activities by compiling and validating data. * Maintain CRM and ERP data integrity to ensure accurate reporting and visibility into customer activity. * Assist in developing executive-level presentations and business updates. Sales Operations & Project Support * Coordinate timelines and deliverables for commercial initiatives by tracking action items and following up with stakeholders. * Support cross-functional projects involving Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and R&D. * Prepare meeting agendas, capture meeting notes, and document action items. * Assist with new product launch coordination and customer project tracking. Category & Business Insights * Analyze foodservice industry trends, customer performance, and competitive activity using internal and external data sources. * Utilize tools such as Technomic, Datassential, CRM, ERP, and internal sales reports to identify opportunities and risks. * Develop recurring reports and dashboards that provide actionable insights for sales leadership. * Support category reviews, customer business reviews, and annual planning presentations. * Assist in pricing and promotional analysis by evaluating customer trends and business performance. ## Related Videos - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [OLAP for AI Applications and why you should care](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100212-olap-for-ai-applications-and-why-you-should-care) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023)