Sales Operations Analyst

Do it Best•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

This individual will apply proven communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to help maximize our sales and reduce our operating expenses through better use of data. The Sales Operations Analyst needs to be able to think strategically and understand business/industry trends. Candidate must be a performance-focused, proactive self-starter. To excel in this role, the candidate should be driven to do things before being asked, have excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and apply creative insight into problem-solving. They should be comfortable with appropriate risk-taking; exercise good judgment in making calls when “perfect” information and solutions are not attainable, and be able to multitask, manage time and balance multiple priorities. Their primary focus will be identifying and developing analytic solutions to turn data into actionable business recommendations, using statistical and quantitative analysis to enable data-driven decision making, and effectively using current and emerging technologies to evaluate trends. They will work to provide detailed analysis of source system data and modeling that data in available data visualization tools. A successful candidate should be proficient in the use of the Google G-Suite portfolio of products and have strong skills in business analytics platforms such as Targit, PowerBI. SQL and additional applications as needed.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in business, management, marketing, or related field.
Ability and willingness to learn new software applications
Working knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Above-average problem-solving skills and ability to meet deadlines
Excellent organizational skills
Strong customer service skills
Positive attitude and upbeat personality
Must have advanced PC skills with proficiency in Google G-Suite

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, and Google G-Suite
Basic knowledge of SQL
Previous experience developing and/or supporting software applications
Familiarity with Targit reporting analytics (or other Business Analytics software) and additional reporting tools
Experience or familiarity with Do it Best Corp.
A general understanding of DIY/Hardware Retailing or Operations
In-depth knowledge of Do it Best Corp. systems, services, and programs
2+ years of Power BI, Targit, or other big data platform experience
Understanding of co-op business model
Experience with Scrum or Kanban
Experience in SQL development
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft/Google software suites
Demonstrated ability to understand Financial / Business Reporting
General understanding of Business Analytics and reporting software

Responsibilities

Develop complex data sets to generate reports and data analysis methods to monitor and drive key performance indicators
Prepare accurate reports using complex data sets from internal and external sources
Analyze data to communicate areas for improvement in efficiency
Work with business users to determine data analytics needs
Collaborate with various divisions and staff members to develop strategic tools and applications to improve our sales ability/enablement.
Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
Translate data into insights and communicate effectively with stakeholders
Assist in communicating programs and services information to the field staff
Use data and creative reasoning to enhance business decision making
Assist with handling sales related market activities and events
Enable and assist in helping train business users to access and utilize data analytics in their decision making
Special projects as requested by management