Analyst – Sales Operations & Insights
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year
Location: Skokie, IL
Posted: July 03 2025
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
Retail Channel Analyst – Sales Operations & Insights
Location: Hybrid – 3 days in-office
Compensation: $65,000 – $75,000 base + bonus potential
Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) – Automotive Aftermarket
We're on the lookout for an analytically curious, customer-savvy professional ready to take on a hybrid role supporting our retail sales efforts. This position will directly impact some of the biggest names in retail: Target, Costco, Sam’s, Menards, Walmart, TJ Maxx and more.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze the POS data to uncover trends, highlight gaps, and provide clear performance updates
- Develop presentations and reports that back up strategic decisions for national retail partners
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, finance, and operations to align on pricing, promotions, and planning
- Support line reviews and trade events, including travel for key customer interactions
- Contribute to gross-to-net evaluations and promotional tracking
- Use Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, and (ideally) Power BI to tell compelling stories with data
- Bring structure to chaos—help develop tools and reports that make the sales engine run more efficiently
What we’re looking for:
- BS degree in business, analytics, marketing, or a related field is required
- 2+ years of experience in sales support, operations, or analytics—especially in CPG or retail
- Strong Excel and data interpretation skills; Power BI and SAP experience are big pluses
- Someone who knows the retail landscape or has worked with key retailers like Walmart or Target
- A go-getter who’s collaborative, curious, and eager to grow into sales, demand planning, or strategic analytics
- Clear communicator who’s comfortable presenting to internal and external stakeholders