Retail Analyst

Retail Channel Analyst – Sales Operations & Insights

Location: Hybrid (3 days in-office in Skokie, IL / 2 days remote) – Local candidates only
Compensation: $65,000–$75,000 base (up to $80K for exceptional “slam-dunk” fits) + bonus potential
Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods (Automotive Aftermarket)
Schedule: 37 hours/week, occasional travel (< 10%) to customer meetings and trade shows

Why This Role Exists

• Backfill from promotion: The Director was just promoted, creating an immediate opening.
• High priority hire: The Sales Analytics Director is eager to onboard someone quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze 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 (Target, Costco, Sam’s, Menards, Walmart, TJ Maxx, etc.)
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, finance, and operations to align on pricing, promotions, and planning
• Support line reviews and trade events—including occasional travel (< 10%) 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 by developing dashboards, tools, and reports that make the sales engine run more efficiently
• Work with internal teams to generate sales leads and improve pipeline quality

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• BS degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, or related field (required)
• 1+ years of sales support, operations, or data/analytics experience—ideally within manufacturing or industrial products
• Experience with major retailers (e.g., Target, Walmart, Costco) or CPG retail channels
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with SAP; Power BI proficiency is a strong plus
• Analytically curious, customer-savvy, and a hands-on “doer” who learns quickly in a corporate office environment
• Strong communicator—comfortable presenting to both internal stakeholders and external retail partners
• Collaborative mindset, eager to grow into sales, demand planning, or strategic analytics

Benefits

Perks & Culture

• Hybrid flexibility: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote
• Bonus potential: 2–5% annual range plus end-of-year discretionary bonus
• 401(k) match: Dollar-for-dollar up to 6%, plus an extra 3% company contribution
• Sign-on bonus: $5,000 for local hires, relocation assistance for exceptional candidates
• Growth path: Opportunity to transition into sales or higher-level analytics roles
• Supportive team: Join a collaborative Sales Analytics organization within a leading CPG brand

Ready to make an impact? Apply today if you’re a sharp, local candidate in the Skokie area with the retail and analytical skills to hit the ground running!