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Marketing Analyst – North America Business Unit

Posted: July 27, 2023

Minneapolis, MN

Hybrid Work Schedule

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Schedule: Hybrid

Do you want to work with a top performer? So do we! We’re Katun Corporation, and we’re looking for a talented Marketing Analyst to join our performance-proven team of professionals.

For over 40 years, Katun has been one of the world’s leading providers of OEM-compatible imaging supplies, photoreceptors, and parts for copiers, printers, MFPs, and other imaging equipment. From our humble beginnings in 1979, we pioneered and helped legitimize the imaging supplies aftermarket. Today, we serve 10,000 customers in 116 countries from our headquarters in Minneapolis and dozens of worldwide locations. We believe that in order for people and businesses to prosper, we must protect the environment first, as a healthy planet and a healthy community go hand in hand. This applies to our local and global communities as well.

Job Summary:

North America Business Unit (NABU) Marketing has three areas of focus – Programs, Promotions, and Pricing/Product analysis.  The Marketing Analyst position is responsible for promoting and driving sales in North America by providing primarily product and pricing support. This includes working within the NABU Marketing and NABU Sales teams to aid in new product sales, market growth, new product identification, and competitive data gathering. Establish a two-way communication flow with the Business Unit salesforce by providing guidance on new products and market pricing. This position also serves as the collection point for sales, market, and customer feedback and a voice of the customer back to Katun operational teams.

 

Key Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for product-related activities – work closely with colleagues in Product Marketing and Product Development on forecasting, new product launches, and development review feedback. Proactive in requesting cost downs and new product opportunities.
  • Key point of contact for all product-related questions, pricing management (cost changes, campaigns, and special pricing arrangements) including maintaining the internal databases.
  • Support sales in completing savings analysis, bids, and quotes.
  • Work with Director of Marketing, General Manager, and key Sales Representatives to support sales and marketing functions with catalogs, product flyers, and general product support.
  • Communicate pertinent marketing information to NABU Marketing Management and Corporate Marketing through the use of competitive information and customer feedback.
  • Monitor the competitive situation of the market by analyzing and interpreting competitive information collected by the salesforce and through established data points.
  • Work with the salesforce and monitor salesforce activity and performance to ensure proper utilization of marketing materials and product support information.
  • Perform analytical reporting to identify market performance and trends and use the results of the analysis to identify opportunities to grow customers and maximize Katun’s market share.
  • Participate in continuous improvement and quality initiatives, and personal and professional development to maximize individual, departmental, and organizational capacity.
  • Perform other projects, work and activities as assigned to deliver consistent internal and external customer service.
Education and Experience:
  • College degree in marketing, finance, or business.
  • Desired related business experience of 3 years or more.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Detail-oriented.
  • Process-oriented.
  • Project coordination.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and/or projects simultaneously.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.

Equipment/Software Utilized:

  • General office equipment: personal computer, telephone, printer, fax, copier.
  • Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel (Expert Level), PowerPoint, Access.
  • Outlook, Teams, Datawarehouse (for reporting), IFS (ERP system), SFDC (CRM tool), KARROTS

Work Environment and Physical Requirements*:

  • Ability to sit for long periods of time.
  • Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer.
  • May occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.
  • Hybrid work schedule – in office Tuesday-Thursday.

If you believe you are a good fit for this role and want to be considered as a candidate for this or future job openings, please send your resume and cover letter to hr1@katun.com. Thank you for your interest in Katun Corporation.
Talent Acquisition Team.

*This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions. Katun Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts.