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Senior Sales Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is the global market leader in press release distribution and regulatory disclosure. We are on a mission to redefine how organizations connect with their audiences - and that’s just the beginning!

Organizations, large and small, depend on us to accurately publicize market-moving news and multimedia, and generate social engagements that develop interactions with their target audiences.

About the Role

This role will drive value with a focus on the design, development, and maintenance of data-driven solutions that enable effective decision-making within the organization. This position will leverage technical expertise and an analytical mindset to collaborate with senior executives within the organization to understand their reporting needs and translate them into scalable business intelligence (BI) solutions.

What You'll Do

Partner closely with key stakeholders within the organization to design, develop, and implement BI solutions based on reporting and data analysis needs.
Develop scalable reporting to provide data-driven decision support by creating visually appealing and user-friendly reports and dashboards using BI tools to optimize decision-making within the organization, including dashboards that provide insights into sales trends, demand forecasting, and staffing needs.
Document instructions and definitions associated with business intelligence tools to ensure a clear and complete understanding of the reports and/or data.
Think strategically. Work directly with company leadership and department heads to understand trends and variances to support business needs.
Solve problems. Identify and lead initiatives to improve, automate, and scale reporting tools, processes, and methodologies.
Collaborate cross-functionally. Work with the Operations and Sales teams to understand key drivers and reporting requirements, and with IT teams to ensure data integrity, troubleshooting any technical issues related to data collection, storage, and reporting.

What You'll Need

5+ years of prior experience as a Business Intelligence Analyst.
Strong SQL and data manipulation skills.
Proficiency in BI platforms like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker and understanding of reporting and business intelligence best practices.
Exceptional business acumen with focus on Sales and Operations and the ability to understand and translate business needs into actionable reports.
Experience with Oracle Financials highly preferred. Experience with Salesforce a plus.
Strong analytical skillset and effectiveness at organizing, interpreting, and reporting data to senior management.
Ability to anticipate problems and solutions while maintaining a long-term, big-picture view; experience in forecasting models to understand patterns in sales data and predict operational needs.
Ability to identify creative solutions to address business needs based on the facts and issues presented.
Exceptional organizational skills and proven ability to manage schedules and meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present complex analysis and recommendations to key stakeholders.
Ability to focus on multiple things at once. A self-starter who can work independently to identity and solve business problems.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics).

Business Wire will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

What We Offer

The base salary range for this position is $143K to $153K/year. Offered salary will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to: applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with geographic market data. Business Wire reserves the right to modify this salary range at any time.

Business Wire’s total rewards include:

Ability to work remotely
Excellent health benefits that begin on your first day of employment
$100 monthly fitness allotment, a tuition reimbursement program, and enhanced mental health resources
401(k) plan with generous company match, and annual profit sharing contribution (subject to company performance)
PTO, Floating Holidays, Wellness Day Off, Birthday Day Off, and more!

A pre-employment background check will be required after the acceptance of an offer. Business Wire is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and other similar state laws and local ordinances, and its internal policy, Business Wire will also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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What You Should Know About Senior Sales Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst, Business Wire

At Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company, we are excited to invite a Senior Sales Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to join our innovative team. In this dynamic role, you’ll be at the forefront of redefining how organizations connect with their audiences through data-driven solutions. Your mission will be to harness your technical expertise and analytical mindset to collaborate with senior executives and translate their reporting needs into impactful BI solutions. Picture yourself working closely with key stakeholders, developing visually appealing dashboards using leading BI tools like Tableau or Power BI, all while helping the organization optimize its decision-making processes. You’ll leverage your 5+ years of Business Intelligence experience to create scalable reports that analyze sales trends, forecast future demands, and satisfy operational needs. Your analytical skills will shine as you work cross-functionally with the Operations and Sales teams, addressing core reporting requirements while ensuring data integrity. With Business Wire's commitment to innovation and excellence, you’ll not only thrive in a fast-paced environment but also help us shape the future of press release distribution. Join us and use your analytical skills to present complex data in a clear way, driving real impact within our organization. If you're a self-starter with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a knack for creative problem-solving, this remote position offers an excellent opportunity to elevate your career and contribute to our mission of connecting organizations with their audiences effectively. Let’s redefine engagement together!

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What are the main responsibilities of a Senior Sales Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst at Business Wire?

As a Senior Sales Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst at Business Wire, your primary responsibilities include designing, developing, and implementing data-driven BI solutions based on the reporting needs of key stakeholders. You'll create user-friendly dashboards and reports that support decision-making related to sales trends and forecasting. Additionally, collaborating with various teams to ensure data integrity and identifying opportunities for improvements in reporting tools and methodologies will be crucial aspects of your role.