Position Title: Sales Analyst (potentially a Contract/Project position)

Location: Newton, MA  

Position Summary:

Sales Analyst, reporting to the VP of Marketing, is a contract, project based position. Main duties include supporting the LightWedge Sales & Marketing team by managing all aspects of Salesforce.com (CRM) system administration and creating weekly and ad hoc sales reports and analyses. This candidate will be required to support and work with executives from across the entire organization.

 Responsibilities

·         Serve as salesforce.com administrator, develop reports and dashboards per management reporting needs, set up external reps and internal personnel with appropriate permissions and views,  etc.

·         Prepare weekly sales and ad hoc reports for management using POS data from retailers, shipping and sales information from Quickbooks and other systems.

·         Analyze market and POS data and competitive product environment to monitor sales movement and market share.

·         Perform product, sales program and customer margin analysis and other analytics.

·         With management, develop and maintain annual sales forecasts for new and existing products. Work with supply chain analysts to ensure inventory coverage targets are met and maintained.

Skills Required:

·         Extensive and in-depth knowledge and skill with salesforce.com CRM software

·         Great conceptual and analytical mind with ability to identify and quantify significant business opportunities.

·         Significant experience analyzing POS from key accounts and conducting market research

·         Proven ability to problem-solve and produce results in entrepreneurial, fast-paced business environment. Ability to work well under pressure, handling several deadline projects simultaneously.

·         Strong interpersonal, communication, organization and follow-through skills.

Experience/Education Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Computer Science or related field. M.B.A. or related graduate degree preferred. Significant related experience Sales Force Automation and/or CRM software.

About LightWedge LLC:

LightWedge, LLC designs, manufactures, and markets innovative lighting and magnification products under the LightWedge® and Great Point Light™ brands. LightWedge, LLC was named to Inc. Magazine’s prestigious ‘Inc. 500’ list of the fastest-growing private companies in 2006 and 2008. LightWedge and Great Point Light products are available at retailers nationwide, including Barnes & Noble, Borders, Target, Wal-Mart and Office Depot, as well as the company’s online store (www.biggerandbrighter.com) and other online retailers.

LightWedge offers competitive salaries and benefits in an energized work environment and the opportunity to be on the ground floor of an established yet exploding business. As an equal opportunity employer, LightWedge LLC is committed to a diverse workforce. Send resume to work@lightwedge.com