Sales Strategy Analyst

Salesforce•Chicago, IL

1d•$80,900 - $134,000•Remote

About The Position

Salesforce is seeking a strong, technical analyst for its Regulated Industries - Central Strategy Team. This role will be responsible for producing and maintaining the team's data infrastructure, conducting both ad-hoc and cyclical business analyses, and supporting stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have technical aptitude, be AI-native, possess a strong work ethic, and demonstrate analytical and strategic thinking skills. Experience with data analytics platforms like Tableau and Snowflake, along with proficiency in SQL, is essential. Familiarity with sales metrics and Salesforce Systems is a plus, as is a background in Python or R for advanced statistical analysis.

Requirements

Technical Aptitude: Comfortable working with large, complex datasets and translating raw data into actionable insights.
Proficient in querying and manipulating data using SQL. Able to write complex joins, subqueries, aggregations, and window functions.
Strong understanding of data modeling concepts and database structures.
AI Native - comfortable and proactive in usage + discovery of AI tools to streamline tools and processes wherever possible.
Work Ethic & Drive: Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership over their work.
Comfortable managing multiple priorities and delivering under tight deadlines.
Detail-oriented - takes care to validate outputs and catch errors before presenting findings.
Proactive in identifying problems and proposing solutions without waiting to be asked.
Collaborative team player who also thrives working independently.
Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Able to frame ambiguous business questions into structured analytical problems.
Synthesizes quantitative findings into clear, compelling narratives for stakeholders.
Thinks beyond the numbers — connects data insights to broader sales strategy.
Comfortable forecasting, and scenario modeling.
Data Analytics Experience: Experience working in a data analytics platforms, namely Tableau and Snowflake.
Track record of building and maintaining dashboards and reports that stakeholders rely on.
Familiarity with sales metrics, Salesforce Systems, Org62 a plus.
SQL Proficiency: Able to independently write and optimize SQL queries across relational databases.
Comfortable working with normalized schemas and understanding data lineage.
Able to perform data cleaning, transformation, and validation using SQL.
Experience with version-controlled SQL scripts and query documentation best practices.

Nice To Haves

Background in Python or R is a plus for more advanced statistical analysis.
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Business Analytics) preferred.
Strong communication skills. Able to present findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.