Sales Operations Analyst

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Solon, OH

17d•$66,741 - $92,647

About The Position

The Analyst serves as the analytical backbone of the Sales Operation Management (SOM) organization, transforming sales, execution, and customer data into actionable insights. The role enables SOMs to make informed decisions, identify risks and opportunities, prioritize resources, and drive continuous improvement against division and NRS priorities. The Analyst is responsible for implementing a “One Source of the Truth, One View of the Truth” mindset and partners with Sales Leaders to help SOMs and NRS leadership understand performance, prioritize actions, and improve execution.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, or equivalent work experience.
At least 2 years of experience in sales analysis and reporting.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and time-management skills.
Ability to challenge current processes and generate innovative suggestions that improve performance.
Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Organization and excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
Assertive team-player approach, willingness to take ownership, and a high level of positive energy and drive.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer-service orientation.
Knowledge of the interrelationships and key initiatives of Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Technical, and Globe & IS/IT.
Demonstrated knowledge of business-driving technology solutions such as Nielsen, BW, and Source, as well as internal and external industry insights and trends.
Knowledge of core business processes and fundamentals, including Sales/Distribution, Customer Planning and Managing, Financial Reporting, Training, HR Policies, Integrated Commercial Planning, and Nestlé Management and Leadership Principles.

Nice To Haves

Tableau and Power BI data visualization skills.

Responsibilities

Analyze performance to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities, translating data into actionable business insights.
Support business planning with projections, performance-to-goal insights, and alignment to division and customer priorities.
Proactively surface performance risks, execution gaps, and opportunities requiring SOM or leadership attention.
Create concise, executive-ready reporting and communicate performance, opportunities, and actions through reporting and storytelling.
Use Power BI and technology to simplify reporting, improve insights, and enable continuous improvement.
Serve as an analytical thought partner, providing insights that help SOMs prioritize, align stakeholders, and drive action.