Sales Analyst
Region: USA
Location: Seattle, WA
Reports to: Financial Planning Manager
Job ID: EC-113-08-01-SEA
Status: Full Time
Organization
WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of sophisticated, easy to use network security UTM solutions. We help businesses stay in business by protecting their data from the dangers of global network attacks.
Responsibilities
This position reports to the Financial Planning Manager and is responsible for WatchGuard’s global sales analysis, reporting, and planning. The primary objective of this position is to support Corporate Finance, the sales organization, and the executive staff by performing these duties in a timely and accurate manner.
The Sales Analyst is a working position expected to perform certain functions that may include:
- Manage the collection and organization of point-of-sale and inventory data from customers.
- Publish weekly sales reports to executive staff.
- Provide analysis of unit sales, inventory levels, territory performance, promotion trends, and sales attainment for commissions.
- Manage customers to ensure that accurate and timely reports are received.
- Maintain data integrity and participate in audit functions.
- Ad hoc reporting as necessary.
Education/Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
- 1-2 years of direct experience in financial analysis or sales operations
- Bachelor's degree in business or finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent analytical, written, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required.
- Detail oriented a must.
- Extensive knowledge and experience utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience in trend analysis and forecasting.
- Individual must be team-oriented self-starter with good problem solving skills and ability to interact positively and successfully with all levels of the company in analyzing financial situations.
Unique Physical Requirements
Position primarily works in an office environment. Use of computer display terminal required. Some bending and lifting may be required.
WatchGuard Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. How to apply