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