What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Sales Operations & Business Intelligence Analyst position at Lepley Recruiting Services?
Overview
We are partnering with a leading organization supporting one of North America's largest national retail accounts to identify a Senior Sales Operations & Business Intelligence Analyst. This is a remote position based in the Atlanta, Georgia market that supports executive leadership through advanced analytics, forecasting, business intelligence, and emerging AI technologies.
This highly visible role is ideal for a technology-driven professional who enjoys transforming complex data into actionable business insights. Working cross-functionally with executive leadership, sales, merchandising, marketing, supply chain, logistics, and operations teams, the successful candidate will help drive strategic business decisions while improving reporting automation and forecasting accuracy.
This opportunity offers the chance to leverage cutting-edge business intelligence tools and artificial intelligence platforms while helping shape the future of data-driven decision making for a nationally recognized retail business.
Key Responsibilities
• Analyze national, regional, and store-level sales performance to identify trends, opportunities, and business risks
• Develop executive dashboards, KPI reporting, and business intelligence solutions
• Monitor inventory performance, customer demand, and sell-through metrics across multiple sales channels
• Build and maintain forecasting models to improve inventory planning and sales accuracy
• Analyze POS, inventory, and operational data to support executive decision-making
• Import, validate, organize, and manage large datasets from multiple business systems
• Develop automated reporting tools and recurring executive reports that simplify complex business information
• Utilize AI platforms to automate reporting, improve workflows, and increase operational efficiency
• Identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies and automation throughout the business
• Support new product launches, merchandising initiatives, Product Line Reviews, and operational projects
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives while tracking project milestones and measuring business performance
• Deliver actionable recommendations that improve sales performance, profitability, and operational efficiency
Ideal Background
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, Supply Chain, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field preferred
• 3 years of experience in Sales Operations, Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, Financial Analysis, or Supply Chain
• Experience supporting large national retail accounts preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Power Query, Power Pivot, Dynamic Arrays, dashboard development, forecasting models, and complex formulas
• Experience with Business Intelligence platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker Studio, or similar tools
• Hands-on experience utilizing AI platforms including ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Gemini, or similar technologies
• Exceptional analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong written, verbal, and executive presentation skills
• Ability to simplify complex data and communicate actionable business insights
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a highly analytical, technology-focused professional who is passionate about leveraging data, automation, and artificial intelligence to improve business performance. The ideal candidate is curious, innovative, detail-oriented, and committed to continuously identifying new opportunities to improve processes, forecasting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications
• Opportunity to support one of North America's largest national retail accounts
• High-visibility role with direct exposure to executive leadership
• Long-term career growth within a technology-driven, data-focused organization
• Remote work environment with collaborative cross-functional teams
Confidentiality
All inquiries and discussions will be handled with strict confidentiality.