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