Sales Data Analyst

World’s Finest Chocolate is seeking a Sales Data Analyst to support their North American retail sales organization. This role involves transforming raw sales data into actionable insights through dashboards and reporting, while also driving cross-functional projects from ideation to execution. Responsibilities Build and refresh weekly/monthly Tableau (or Power BI) dashboards tracking POS velocity, ACV distribution, % promo, share of shelf, Category growth vs. prior year / plan, Customer P&L summaries Automate data pipelines using Alteryx, Python, or native connector tools Utilize SQL to query and aggregate customer transaction data from a PostgreSQL database, identifying trends that informed marketing strategies Extract and cleanse data from Retailer portals (Retail Link, Partners Online, VIP, etc.), Syndicated sources (Circana/IRI, Nielsen, SPINS, 84.51°/Kroger Precision) Perform period-over-period, plan-vs-actual, and promo lift analyses Flag outliers and reconcile discrepancies with account teams Conduct ad hoc analysis and provide insights for key business questions Maintain trade-spend tracker; calculate ROI, GMROI, and incremental lift for every door-level event Partner with Trade Marketing to recommend optimal spend mix (TPR, display, feature) Build post-event recaps within 5 business days of event close Lead analytics-driven projects (e.g., new item launch tracking, void closure initiatives, assortment optimization, JBP data room prep) Own JDA/Blue Yonder or internal planning templates for quarterly line reviews and JBP prep Define scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables; run status meetings and drive stakeholder alignment Document processes and train account managers on self-service tools Skills Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Business, Economics, Statistics, or related field 1–3 years in CPG sales analytics, revenue growth management, or category management Hands-on experience pulling data from retailer portals and syndicated sources (Circana, Nielsen, etc.) Proven ability to build dashboards in Tableau or Power BI Intermediate Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, index/match); intermediate SQL skills 1+ years managing projects end-to-end (charter, timeline, status updates, stakeholder alignment) Familiarity with trade promotion management (TPM) tools or TPM ROI models Experience with workflow automation or ETL tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power Automate, Zapier, UiPath, or scripting) Strong storytelling with data; able to present to non-technical stakeholders Experience with Smartsheet, Asana, or Microsoft Project Benefits Annual Bonus 5% of base salary (based on company and individual performance) Full medical, dental, and vision insurance 401k Matching HSA/FSA & Wellness Programs Life & Disability Insurance (STD/LTD) Tuition Reimbursement LifeLock Identity Theft Protection Company Overview At World’s Finest Chocolate, we believe chocolate should do more than taste great. It should make a difference. It was founded in 1939, and is headquartered in Chicago, IL, US, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http//www.worldsfinestchocolate.com. Company H1B Sponsorship World's Finest® Chocolate has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply To This Job