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Sales Strategy Specialist

Bimbo Bakeries USA
$105,100 - $147,100
401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Nov 12, 2026
Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. #LI-AG1 Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide! Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA: Salary Range: $105,100 - $147,100 Annual Bonus Eligibility Comprehensive Benefits Package 401k & Company Match The posted salary range reflects the range the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual starting salary will be determined based on internal pay equity to promote consistency and fairness across comparable roles, while also considering the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications. Position Summary: The Specialist Sales Strategy provides financial and strategic analytical support for strategic and transformational initiatives across all areas of the business. This role builds and standardizes a suite of data sets and reporting tools to deliver insights to the Business Unit. This role defines a framework for scalable reporting, strategic planning, and supporting senior sales and operations leadership.As a member of the Business Unit strategy team this person will supply insights to build strategic business cases, support business strategies, and transform static reports into actionable, living dashboards. Key Job Responsibilities: Work with cross-functional stakeholders to: Design and implement repeatable processes and reporting packages that empower sales, supply chain, and operations with critical data related to strategy and execution. Track and report out on key performance metrics tied to Business Unit Transformation Leverage reporting to align functional groups on strategy with optimal benefit for the Business Unit Deliver value chain financial analysis of transformation scenarios Develop and maintain standardized operational reports and dashboards to monitor overall Business Unit health. Collect, analyze, and report sales, supply chain, and financial data to track regional performance and metrics. Develop data sets and models in support of project plans, budgets, and capital requests. Analyze multiple data sources across functions to build user-friendly reports. Train and coach front line managers and leadership teams on usage of reports and dashboards. Implement data solutions to satisfy business requirements. Partner with local leaders to ensure accuracy and integrity of data and solve for gaps as they arise. Partner with Business Unit distribution and manufacturing leadership to plan and implement service,and cost programs that deliver world class results. Work to improve operational visibility and actionable reporting that supports complexity reduction. Champion transformation as an agent of change Develop Intra BU relationships to support replication of transformation throughout BBU Support scaling of transformation with scenario analysis & operational support as needed Key Behavioral Competencies: Apply data to understand, anticipate, and mitigate risk Communicate effectively and build alignment Build business relationships and collaborate cross-functionally. Establish objectives, ownership of work, and accountability for results. Ability to communicate and interact with senior and front-line leaders to build alignment and communicate findings Learn complexities and needs of all functional areas, including sales, , supply chain, and operations. Willingness to cross train with other functions to enable professional growth and contribute to the success of strategic and transformational initiatives. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in business, analytics, or a related field. Ideal candidate will possess: Four or more years of related and varied experience in business analysis, strategy, supply chain operations, or sales. May substitute a combination of training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work. Experience developing and implementing complex solutions, such as: completing cost or profit and loss analyses, preparing business cases, applying activity-based costing,using output from statistical, simulation, and optimization tools. Experience using Microsoft Office tools and software such as Microsoft Office Experience with Business Intelligence tools such as Microstrategy, Tableau, Power BI, Qlik Experience with extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) data modeling or data tools such as Alteryx Working knowledge of SQL and/or Python is preferred Experience with AS400 mainframes and Oracle databases is a plus Experience with cloud data warehousing solutions or managed services is a plus Ability to travel, visit facilities/sales centers/distribution centers within the business unit. Strong analytic skills, financial literacy, and attention to detail. Must be able to plan & accomplish goals with limited supervision. Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability >