Sales Analyst Job Opening

General Description
The Sales Analyst optimizes promotional and operational efforts through data collection and analysis to evaluate existing and potential clients, markets, products and business opportunities. This is a data-driven role that works closely with the sales team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential functions and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Research and evaluate economic competitor market, industry and customer growth trends and conditions.
• Collect and analyze data to evaluate monthly and annual sales goals, quotas, and forecasts.
• Develop and maintain electronic systems to track and predict seasonal demand, industry shifts and customer purchasing changes.
• Develop promotional activities, consumption trends, advertising campaigns and marketing changes to prices.
• Regularly review sales performance data against commercial data systems.
• Monitor RFP opportunities and coordinate pricing with sales representatives and SVP of sales.
• Work directly with compliance department on customer forms, data sheets, certificates of compliance and testing documents; manage schedule for obtaining updates of compliance priorities.
• Collaborate with sales account managers and/or VP of sales to address content issues as needed and provide assistance with managing product life-cycle.
• Responsible for coordinating communication between internal team and sales representatives.
• Possess the ability to assist with customer specific portals and electronic customer communication.
• Develop in-depth knowledge specific to customer specifications and requirement for product information (photography, product, and copy specifications)
• Additional tasks as required by SVP of Sales.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of:

• Data analysis, assessing data sets and identifying patterns and opportunities for improvement.
• Children's Factory Product Line.
• Financial forecasting

Qualifications:

• Ability to effectively use sales data and market trends to develop forecasts and projections.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to make strong connections and partnerships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Proven ability to prioritize and complete projects in a timely manner.

Selection Guidelines
The appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities are achievable through the following combination of education, work experience and training:

Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor of Science Degree in business, math, accounting or related with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office with understanding of analytical tools such as Excel or equivalent. Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written, required. Experience in a strong ecommerce environment, a plus.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The essential functions of this job require the employee to perform the following physical activities:

• Regular use of PC, laptop, copier, fax, and other general office equipment.
• Ability to access all areas of the facility to perform essentials functions of the position.
• Noise level for this environment is low to moderate.