Sales Analyst- Barnes and Noble
Job Title: Sales Analyst – Barnes & Noble and Mass Specialty Market Location: Minneapolis, MN We are seeking a result driven and customer-obsessed Sales Analyst to support our Barnes & Noble and Mass Specialty Market business. In this role, your support and expertise will play a crucial role in driving data-driven decision-making and maximizing sales effectiveness to drive a market share and elevate our brands as category thought leaders. You will work closely with our Sales Leadership to provide insights and recommendations that positively affect the business. Responsibilities: · Drive the development of insights and recommendations on new items, promotional planning, merchandising optimization, and pricing initiatives. · Partner with cross functional teams to provide in depth analytical support focused on business solutions in presentation ready formats · Conduct product and brand analysis to identify opportunities for growth · Leverage IRI/Circana and POS data to deliver market analysis to evaluate comparative performance of our brands · Use existing data platforms to create new methodology to analyze business opportunities and risks · Full item management responsibility on all items on barnesandnoble.com and other retailer portals · Collaborate with team within PSi and customers to share best practice analysis · Identify and analyze weekly POS performance and trends to identify risks and opportunities · Develop strong rapport with brand partners to support current and future business needs · Support inquiries on business outlook, review, and special requests · Prepare reporting for Finance to support net revenue management · Plan, document, and recap all promotional and marketing program performance Qualifications: · Bachelor's degree in a related field, emphasizing a strong business background · Minimum 2 years of experience in insights, sales, or business · Strong analytical skills with experience in sales analysis · Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills · Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment · Strong organizational skills with attention to detail · Entrepreneurial spirit, agility, and resourcefulness Apply tot his job Apply To this Job