Sales Analyst

Sales Analyst

LaSalle Network is hiring a Sales Analyst on behalf of a leading consumer goods organization seeking a data-driven professional to support major retail accounts and sales initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly analytical individual who enjoys transforming data into actionable insights, partnering with sales teams and influencing business decisions. The ideal Sales Analyst will bring strong sales analytics experience, advanced Excel skills and the ability to communicate complex information clearly to support growth in a fast-paced retail environment.

What You'll Do

• Analyze sales, POS and retail performance data to identify trends, opportunities and business insights.
• Support sales teams with reporting, forecasting and strategic recommendations.
• Develop and maintain sales analytics tools, dashboards and presentations to support customer conversations.
• Translate complex data into clear recommendations for internal teams and external retail partners.
• Partner with sales, marketing and cross-functional teams to support account strategies and business initiatives.
• Analyze promotional performance and provide insights to improve future planning.
• Utilize tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI and syndicated data platforms to support decision-making.
• Monitor account performance and identify opportunities to drive revenue growth.
• Prepare customer-facing presentations and materials for meetings, reviews and business updates.
• Support ongoing sales planning initiatives in a dynamic, evolving environment.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in sales analytics, sales planning or a related analytical role.
• Experience supporting retail or consumer packaged goods (CPG) accounts preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and identify actionable insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Power BI, Circana, SAP, promotional analysis or syndicated data is a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence non-technical stakeholders.
• Curious, proactive and collaborative mindset with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work onsite Tuesday-Thursday in Northbrook, IL.

What's In It for Me?

• Competitive base salary of $75,000-$85,000.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits.
• Opportunity to support major retail accounts within a growing consumer goods organization.
• Exposure to sales strategy, retail analytics and customer-facing business initiatives.
• Collaborative environment where data-driven ideas directly influence business decisions.
• Opportunity to strengthen analytical, presentation and account management skills.
• Occasional travel opportunities for customer meetings and industry events.

Key Details

• Compensation: $75,000-$85,000 base salary
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits
• Location: Northbrook, IL
• Work Model: Hybrid (onsite Tuesday-Thursday)

If you're an experienced Sales Analyst who enjoys using data to solve problems, influence strategy and support high-performing sales teams, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced consumer goods environment.

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.