Global Sales Reporting Analyst [210744]

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized leader in its industry, a company known for its significant impact and innovative approach. This organization is at the forefront of shaping the future, driven by a mission to deliver excellence and drive progress on a global scale.

All candidates for this role must be local to Warren, MI and currently eligible to work in the United States without a sponsorship. No exceptions. 

**Key Responsibilities:**
* Deliver sales performance insights by analyzing large datasets to support business decision-making across cross-functional teams.
* Lead reporting and data validation processes for monthly and ad hoc sales reporting using internal systems.
* Support legal, compliance, and executive-level data requests with accurate and timely reporting.
* Drive process improvements by streamlining intake workflows, increasing efficiency and visibility across teams.
* Collaborate with project managers, system analysts, and business stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable data solutions.
* Manage intake governance by reviewing requests, identifying duplicates, and coordinating ticket creation and handoff.
* Perform data management activities, including data loading, system table maintenance, and data reconciliations within the global reporting system.
* Utilize spreadsheet tools to convert received file formats into the correct system-recognized format for loading.
* Modify system tables to make updates to reporting geography, country aggregation rules, and marketing group/division relationships.
* Perform data reconciliations within data loading activities, including researching any data anomalies.
* Create and maintain monthly and quarterly global sales reports through both automated and manual processes.
* Maintain monthly and quarterly reporting schedules, ensuring reports are created on time and contain accurate data.
* Ensure monthly/quarterly reports are properly audited for accuracy and obtain necessary approval prior to distribution.
* Ensure global sales data and reports are maintained according to company retention policies.
* Interface with global regional and market operations for the collection and consolidation of market data.
* Develop and maintain documentation of current business processes and identify business process improvements.
* Work with IT and Technical Support teams to provide business requirements, priorities, assess alternatives, and create test plans for system break/fixes and system enhancements.
* Perform requirements gathering and analysis for sales reporting system enhancements and development.
* Develop, maintain, and conduct User Acceptance Tests for sales reporting system enhancements and development projects.
* Develop and maintain training material for end users, data analysts, and data suppliers.
* Conduct formal and informal training with users on global sales data and ad hoc reporting.
* Provide clear communications to the global user community regarding sales data and system availability.
* Facilitate meetings to resolve complex issues and promote consensus on process improvements and implementation plans.
* Assist other Sales Operations groups in performing data management and sales reporting tasks.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**
* Bachelor’s Degree is a minimum requirement.
* Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Intermediate to Advanced Excel capabilities. 

* SQL comfortablility.
* Ability to use data extraction tools for retrieving information.
* Sales data – working with large datasets. 
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Detail-oriented, with strong follow-through skills.
* Understanding of Data Management techniques, integrity and concepts.
* Ability to write user acceptance test cases and perform user acceptance testing for enhancements and development projects.
* Ability to multi-task on different projects while maintaining daily operational tasks.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills (business and technical).
* Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects through Slack and Jira ticketing.
* Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
* Ability to identify creative solutions to complex business and system process issues.
* Ability to work flexible hours, where required, to collaborate with global teams.
* Market knowledge within the automotive industry is a huge plus.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**
* Knowledge or previous experience with specific data analytics tools such as Power BI. 
* Previous experience with scripting or automation within spreadsheet software.

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**About Aquent Talent**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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