Commercial Sales Analyst & AI Integration
SharkNinjaAbout the role
About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
AI at SharkNinja
At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.
The Commercial Sales Analyst is a key contributor to the US Sales Team, focused on driving actionable insights and strategic support for SharkNinja’s retail partnerships across Best Buy and Canadian Tire channels. The ideal Commercial Sales Analyst will have a strong understanding of retail sales dynamics, category management, and promotional effectiveness. This is a Commercially focused Sales Analyst that supports sales growth through deep understanding of retailer performance, consumer behavior, and competitive trends. In this role you will be responsible for crafting compelling sell-in stories and will serve as an expert on trends and competitors. A strong candidate for this position is someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, who has a curiosity mindset to dive beyond what the data is telling them.
Key Responsibilities:
- Retail Sales Analysis - Analyze retailer POS sales, shipment data, and consumer lift metrics to identify trends, gaps, and growth opportunities across SharkNinja’s product portfolio, leveraging AI-powered analytics tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT in conjunction with Excel, power BI, and other analysis tools) to surface anomalies and patterns faster.
- Category & Customer Insights - Serve as the internal expert on category performance, pricing, promotions, and competitive positioning. Present insights to drive strategic decisions and support sell-in stories.
- Retailer Engagement - Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers at Best Buy and Canadian Tire. Deliver compelling presentations using syndicated and shopper data.
- Sales Strategy Development - Identify opportunities to expand distribution, shelf space, and promotional presence. Develop sales stories that differentiate SharkNinja from competitors.
- Forecasting Support - Collaborate with Sales Operations Managers, demand planning teams to align forecasts with market trends and retailer performance. Communicate risks and opportunities clearly.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration - Represent the voice of the customer in internal meetings, influencing product development, marketing, and supply chain decisions.
- Ad Hoc Sales Support - Quickly assess business questions and determine the data needed to provide clear, actionable recommendations, using generative AI tools (e.g., Claude, Copilot) to accelerate analysis turnaround.
- AI-Powered Reporting & Automation - Leverage AI and automation tools to streamline recurring reporting, summarize large data sets, and accelerate insight generation, freeing up time for higher-value strategic analysis.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- 1-3 years of relevant work experience within category management, sales analysis or financial analysis
- Critical - Advanced Mic
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