Distribution Sales Analyst

Manulife • Boston, MA

1d • $73,350 - $122,250 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Distribution Sales Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will leverage data-driven insights and deep analytical expertise to support our sales team by delivering actionable leads and insights. You will be responsible for analyzing sales data, identifying trends, and developing strategies to enhance sales performance. Additionally, you will ensure that all collaborators are informed and equipped with the insights they need to drive success. The ideal candidate will collaborate with sales leaders, the analytics team, as well as other business units to develop data-driven insights that support growth initiatives. This position requires proficiency in data management and analysis, as well as the ability to communicate complex insights effectively. Success in this role depends on your ability to streamline processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and use creative problem solving to facilitate analytics and insights using new data sources.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of proven experience in data analysis.
• Experience working in financial services is a plus
• Proven experience in developing insights and identifying patterns from complex data sets.
• Proficiency in SQL and Excel.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI and/or Tableau a plus.)
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate data insights effectively across different levels of an organization.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience in data science or AI modeling a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in financial services is a plus
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI and/or Tableau a plus.)
• Experience in data science or AI modeling a plus.

Responsibilities

• Visualizations: Create and maintain dynamic dashboards in Tableau and Power BI to provide insightful visualizations for the sales team.
• SQL Proficiency: Write and execute efficient and complex SQL queries to extract and analyze relevant sales data.
• Data Insights: Translate complex data analysis into clear and concise explanations for management and non-technical collaborators using knowledge of the sales process to highlight key insights.
• Data Modeling: Develop a comprehensive understanding of data structures that represent our distribution selling model and build out new structures as needed to facilitate reporting using new source systems and data ingestion processes.
• Big Picture Thinking: Maintain a high-level perspective on how data analysis aligns with and supports the strategic initiatives of the sales organization.
• Communicate Effectively: Communicate insights and findings efficiently and effectively to ensure alignment and understanding across teams
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage data-driven insights for enhancing sales performance and strategy.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as Advanced Analytics, Sales Management, Product, and Finance to ensure our work and insights are aligned with overall business goals and strategies.
• Training and Support: Engage in proactive outreach to members of our sales team and key collaborators to ensure continued use and adoption of analytics and reporting tools.

Benefits

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see
• Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans.
• We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources.
• Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed