Retail Sales Analytics Manager

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Retail Sales Analytics Manager to join our team and drive impactful, data-informed decision making across the Retail business. In this role, you will partner closely with cross-functional leaders including Product Management, Sales, Finance, IT/Business Intelligence, Executive leadership and Revenue Growth Management to translate complex data into clear, compelling insights that influence strategy and unlock growth opportunities.

This role goes beyond reporting to focus on storytelling through data, connecting multiple data resources (POS, shipment forecast and market data) to develop actionable insights and recommendations. You will play a critical role in shaping business direction by identifying trends, uncovering opportunities, and delivering executive-ready narratives that support planning forecasting and performance optimization.

The ideal candidate brings a strong balance of analytical rigor and business acumen, with the ability to synthesize data into meaningful stories, influence stakeholders and operate independently in a highly collaborative environment.

Location: This position is eligible for a hybrid environment working out of our HQ location in Deerfield, IL. Remote days are Monday and Friday. 
 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead end-to-end analytical problem solving by translating complex business questions into structured analyses that drive actionable insights and recommendations
• Synthesize multiple data sources (e.g., POS, shipment, forecast, and market data) to uncover trends, identify opportunities, and inform strategic decision-making
• Translate data into compelling, executive-ready storytelling, clearly communicating insights, risks, and opportunities to influence business direction
• Partner cross-functionally with Product Management, Sales, Finance, IT, and Revenue Growth Management to align on priorities, shape strategies, and activate insights
• Influence stakeholders at multiple levels, including senior leadership, by delivering clear recommendations grounded in data and business context
• Design and deliver scalable reporting and dashboards that not only monitor performance but highlight key drivers and enable proactive decision-making
• Identify and size growth opportunities through analysis of sales performance, customer behavior, and market trends, providing recommendations to improve revenue and profitability
• Drive forecasting and planning insights, supporting key business processes with data-backed perspectives and scenario analysis
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance data quality, streamline processes, and advance analytical capabilities
• Act as a strategic thought partner to the business, proactively bringing forward insights and challenging assumptions to improve outcomes

Qualifications

KEY COMPETENCIES & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Business, Finance, Marketing or related field is required
• 5+ years of experience in a role using forecasting, point of sale, or financial data, and related analytics required.   
• 3+ years of proven experience delivering recommendations grounded in data and business strategies using data and insights to influence stakeholders at multiple levels, including senior leadership
• Industry experience and understanding of the retail and e-commerce business.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to