Director of Analytics

Sourcebooks•Naperville, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sourcebooks is seeking a Director of Analytics to turn sales and market signals into decisions that shape what the company publishes, how it sells, and where it grows. The role leads Sourcebooks’ analytics and business intelligence function and manages and develops two Business Analysts. It oversees Power BI dashboards and reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and ease of use, and translates sales, pricing, inventory, and market data into recommendations for leadership, editorial, sales, and other teams. The Director leads strategic analyses supporting pricing, revenue planning, forecasting, and growth; strengthens data governance; and helps colleagues use data in everyday decisions. The role also uses AI and automation to streamline reporting and expand access to insights. The position may be hybrid or remote in New York or Naperville, Illinois, or remote from Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, D.C., or Wisconsin. It is an exempt, salaried position with a stated salary range of $135,000–$150,000. Starting pay is determined based on factors including geographic location, market conditions, relevant experience, training, and education.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience leading analysts or a reporting team.
Advanced Power BI expertise, including data modeling, DAX, Power BI Service administration, and PBIX/PBIP.
Strong SQL skills.
Experience turning complex analyses into practical recommendations that influence business decisions.
Strong people leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
The curiosity and judgment to apply AI and automation effectively.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in business, analytics, statistics, economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience. A college degree is not required if the candidate has equivalent experience.
Deep familiarity with book industry data, particularly Circana BookScan.
Publishing or consumer products experience.
Familiarity with pricing, forecasting, budgeting, inventory analytics, and data governance.

Responsibilities

Lead Sourcebooks’ analytics and business intelligence function.
Manage and develop two Business Analysts.
Oversee Power BI dashboards and reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and ease of use.
Translate sales, pricing, inventory, and market data into clear recommendations for leadership, editorial, sales, and other teams.
Lead strategic analyses supporting pricing, revenue planning, forecasting, and growth.
Strengthen data governance and help colleagues confidently use data in everyday decisions.
Use AI and automation to streamline reporting and expand access to insights.