What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Analyst I Crecera position at Sportsman's Guide?
Data Analyst I
Job Description
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Crecera Brands is the driving force behind Sportsman’s Guide, The Golf Warehouse, and Baseball Savings.com, three of America’s leading retailers of outdoor gear, sporting goods and golf supplies. For nearly 45 years, our companies have been dedicated to helping our customers enjoy the fun, freedom, and traditions of the great outdoors. From hunting and fishing to playing ball and hitting the links, the companies of Crecera Brands deliver the gear you need to succeed. Our websites include sportsmansguide.com, tgw.com, and baseballsavings.com.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The data analyst I adds value by enabling the business to make better decisions based on data. After gathering all relevant information, these professionals extract insights from the vast amount of collected data through statistical and analytical techniques that detect patterns and trends. Data Analysts also collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs and help them develop tools for collecting, organizing and analyzing information.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Gain knowledge of business terminology and processes, including the structure of data and systems from exposure to data and techniques through various project assignments. Expand data manipulation and aggregation skills through programming languages such as SQL.
- Analyze and interpret data compiled from multiple sources to identify trends and help drive business activities and decisions with guidance. Do this leveraging data mining and analytical skills. Effectively communicate findings and recommendations to business units and leadership through different avenues, such as charts, graphs, reports, or presentations, in a way that a non-technical audience can understand complex concepts.
- Develop and maintain trusting relationships with business partners by accurately and efficiently executing specifically assigned tasks relating to business unit strategies. Effectively communicate actionable insights that can be leveraged to optimize business strategies.
- Complete ad hoc data, reporting, BI and analytical projects with guidance as assigned by management. Ensure that results are accurate and presented to the business in a meaningful way.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, statistics, or related field, or relevant experience
- At least two years of experience as a marketing analyst, FP&A analyst, or similar analytical responsibilities
- Strong analytical capability
- Knowledge of data warehouse, big data, and applied statistics
- Ability to prioritize effectively to meet established goals
- Ability to communicate effectively and explain complex analytical findings in a practical and easy to understand manner.