Sr. Business Strategy Analyst – Sales

Company Description

At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.

When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital®, SanDisk®, SanDisk® Professional, WD® and WD_BLACK™ brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.

From energizing gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Here’s how you can help.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct research on the storage industry, market trends, and competitor analysis to provide insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of business cases, market assessments, and strategic reports for senior leadership.
• Analyze financial performance, operational metrics, and KPIs to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Support the development of business strategies and operational plans for new product launches and market expansion.
• Assist in gathering and analyzing customer feedback and industry data to help define key business drivers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, and product development to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Track and evaluate the performance of implemented strategies and provide recommendations for optimization.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and provide analytical support to senior analysts and managers.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field with 5+ years experience
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to process and interpret complex data.
• Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Knowledge of the storage industry, technology trends, and market dynamics is a plus.
• Ability to perform market research and analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Highly motivated, with a strong desire to learn and develop in a business strategy function.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in business strategy, consulting, or related fields.
• Familiarity with financial modeling and business analysis tools.
• Understanding of strategic frameworks (SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces, PESTLE, etc.).

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where