Sales Operations Analyst, SharkNinja
France
3 days a week in office (9th district of Paris)
Home devices and appliances
Job no longer available
Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
3 days a week in office (9th district of Paris)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for candidates with substantial experience in multiple roles within sales and demand planning. Experience with major French retailers is highly preferred
- Analytical Skills: Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization. Proficiency in SQL and Python for data analysis and process automation is a bonus but not required
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to analyze retail sales data, anticipate market trends, and make strategic recommendations to drive business growth
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and insights to various audiences
- Project Management: Experience in managing projects or initiatives, with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Problem-Solving: Ability to proactively identify, anticipate, and resolve issues efficiently
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Data Science, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Fluent English and French
- 2+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or retail operations within the consumer products industry
- Experience in roles within sales, demand planning, or similar fields, preferably with major French retailers
- Past sales experience is preferred but not required
What the job involves
- As a Sales Operations Analyst, you will be the primary resource for driving revenue and margin through effective demand planning, inventory management, purchase order execution, and trend analysis
- You will analyze data, monitor business trends, and implement strategic action plans to ensure business success
- Operational Strategy: Develop and implement strategies to enhance operational performance for assigned retail accounts, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall business objectives
- Customer Relations: Act as the main point of contact for customer-specific needs, ensuring timely and effective communication to meet both customer and company expectations
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Regularly generate and analyze business performance reports, identify critical insights, and proactively address risks and opportunities
- Sales & Inventory Management: Monitor and coordinate sales performance relative to promotional goals, collaborating with sales analysts to create accurate shipment and inventory forecasts
- Demand Planning: Work closely with customer demand planning teams, the sales director/account manager, and sales analysts on forecasting, inventory management, order processing, and supply chain coordination
- Forecasting & Budgeting: Lead monthly forecasting sessions with customers and internal SharkNinja teams. Participate in the annual financial budget planning process
- Operational Excellence: Ensure high levels of forecast accuracy and attainment to fulfill commitments to both the organization and retail partners. Oversee order coordination with the supply chain, managing availability dates with customers
- Promotional Planning: Input and manage confirmed promotional plans in SFO, maintaining the promotional calendar with internal and external sales analysts
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the sales director/account manager and sales analysts to prepare customer presentations, monthly business reviews, budget reviews, and POS reports
- Product Knowledge: Develop a thorough understanding of the kitchen and floor care product categories, including consumer preferences and competitive dynamics
- Project Management: Lead special projects focused on French business growth and operational optimization
- Product Launches: Oversee the execution of German product launches, ensuring alignment with customer needs and timely market introduction
Our take
With more people looking for home products that work harders and smarter, SharkNinja has become a household name. Through its Shark line of cleaning and home care tools and Ninja range of kitchen appliance the company creates solutions that simplify daily routines and overall enhance modern living.
SharkNinja has been in operation since 1994, which is testament to the quality and popularity of its products. Since its initial launch in Canada, the company has expanded into the US and the UK. In 2017 SharkNinja was bought by CDH Private Equity for over $1.5 Billion, further proof of its impressive market value. Perhaps more evidence is that it brings in annual revenues of around $4B.
It continues to hold a strong position in the home appliance market too, competiting with big brands like Dyson. Its Shark line lead the US upright vacuum, segment, while its presence in robotics vacuums reflects steady growth in a compeititve space. Since going public, the company has m,aintained a rapid pace of innovation, launching numerous new products eacxh pear and expanding into adjecent categories such as outdoor coolers and grills. With a growing global footprint and a focus ons mart design, usabiluity, and category expansion, SharkNinja is very well positioned to continue shaping the futur of home appliances.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Needham Heights, Needham, MA
Leadership
Mark Rosenzweig
(Founder)Founded SharkNinja in 1994. Has won three Red Dot Awards for product Design.
Mark Barrocas
(CEO)Mark joined SharkNinja in 2008 as CEO. Prior to this, he spent 3 years at Aramark Uniform Services as the President of the WearGuard Division. Prior to that, he spent 4 years at Broder Bros as the President and 2 years at Perry Ellis International as VP of Corporate Sales.
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