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Senior Analyst, Business Unit Sales & Strategy (Multiple Positions)

Kraft Heinz · Chicago, IL · $89,800–$112,200 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 4, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about an insight you found in data that changed what a team did.

What they are checking: Whether they go beyond reporting numbers to finding the so-what that drives action.

Tell me about a time you had to present findings to someone more senior who disagreed with you.

What they are checking: Whether they can stand behind their analysis calmly and communicate it clearly in sales routines.

What would you do

Your numbers don't match what the field sales team sees in stores. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they investigate data gaps with curiosity and partner with the field rather than insisting the data is right.

You have three requests due the same day from different sales leaders. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize, communicate tradeoffs and avoid quietly missing deadlines.

How would you build a pricing recommendation that both Kraft Heinz and the customer could accept?

What they are checking: Whether they understand price gaps, elasticity and retailer margin enough to give balanced advice.

About the work

Walk me through how you would analyze weekly business performance for a category before a BU Sales routine.

What they are checking: Whether they have a clear, repeatable process across sales, distribution, merchandising and velocity measures.

Explain the difference between distribution and velocity, and why it matters when a product is underperforming.

What they are checking: Whether they understand the basic levers of retail sales and can tell an availability problem from a demand problem.

How would you build a shelving recommendation for a retailer's category reset?

What they are checking: Whether they can use data on velocity, space and assortment to make a fact-based shelf recommendation.

How do you track an innovation launch's speed to shelf and early results?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to measure a launch through distribution build, velocity and repeat in the first months.

What tools do you use to analyze and present data, and how do you make a chart that tells the story fast?

What they are checking: Whether they have strong Excel and visualization skills and know how to make insights easy for busy sellers.

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The full job description

As published by Kraft Heinz.

Job Description We are hiring across multiple Business Unit teams internally. The primary responsibility of the Senior Analyst , BU Sales & Strategy is to ena ble Kraft Heinz and their customers to grow category sales , to provide objective category expertise , and deliver the best possible product assortment, pricing, merchandising and shelving recommendations. The Senior Analyst, BU Sales & Strategy drives customer sell-in by developing and delivering insights-based category selling stories and maintains ongoing collaboration with the internal teams & the customer regarding results and recommended strategies. Key Components of the role • Analyze business performance (sales, distribution, merchandising, innovation speed to shelf, velocity, broker performance and others) to support weekly and monthly Business Unit (BU) Sales routines and communicate in routines. • Support development and execution of the Annual Operating Plan for respective categories in conjunction with the Business Unit Sales team. • Support new product innovation launches by working closely with manager and field sales teams on sell-in, forecasting, and performance tracking processes. • Support development of category and brand strategies for pricing, distribution, shelving, and merchandising. Provide recommendations for successful implementation and execution based on data analysis. • Leverage insights resources and utilize retail analytics from multiple data sources to support category leadership and 'sell stories' . • Provide analyses of various data sources to assist in effective selling story development . • Analyze data and maintain periodic reports & presentations for evaluation by the category team. • Lead communication and drive execution of key brand initiatives to the field sales teams through multiple channels (internal sales news portal, routine field sales connect meetings, etc.). • Run forecasting and tracking of seasonal products and in-store displays . • Lead communication to Field Sales of both supply challenges and waste risks by category. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree • 2 – 3 years of experience in business, sales, data analytics, retail or other related field • Excellent organizational skills, self-starter and ability to meet deadlines and balance competing priorities • Accurate and timely reporting with drive to improve and streamline processes • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Proficiency in Excel & Power Point Required Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values. New Hire Base Salary Range: $89,800.00 - $112,200.00 Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families. You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example: • Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments • Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training • Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs • Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability Location(s) Chicago/Aon Center Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.

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