Junior Strategy and Data Analyst

Job Description

Junior Strategy and Data Analyst

Corporate Headquarters - Fulton Market Area

215 N. Peoria St.

Chicago, IL 60607

Summary

The primary responsibility of the Junior Strategy and Data Analyst is to support strategic business initiatives by collecting and analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This position is on-site, and we are looking for highly motivated and driven individuals looking to their career in data analytics to the next level!

Come join the FUN! For you. For Life.

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Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist in developing business strategies through research and analysis of internal and external data, including market research and competitive analysis to identify industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs.
• Assist in identifying areas for improvement in business processes, operations, and performance; help design, optimize, and implement workflows and operational changes based on strategic goals.
• Support the implementation of operational changes and process improvements in accordance with strategic goals.
• Working within our CRM (Salesforce), for reporting and data collection. 
• Gather, organize, and analyze data to reveal trends and insights that drive strategic decisions.
• Work with tools like Excel, SQL, or data visualization software (Tableau, Power BI) to create reports.
• Support senior team members in creating presentations, reports, and recommendations for leadership.
• Support the execution of strategic projects, ensuring timelines and objectives are met. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align projects with business goals and drive successful outcomes.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of implemented strategies.
• Support senior team members in creating presentations, reports, and strategic recommendations for executive team.

Competencies

• Detail oriented
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Attention to detail
• Project management
• Data proficiency
• Excellent communication abilities 
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines is required
• Initiative
• Problem Solving and analytical thinking
• Technical Capacity
• Ability to retain large amounts of information 

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field.

Skills Required

• Positive attitude and approach to the job responsibilities and the Alma team
• Power BI
• Exposure to a CRM system, (preference on Sales Force)
• Microsoft Applications (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Proficiency in data analysis and modeling tools like Excel, SQL, and/or data visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau)
• Intermediate project management skills and familiarity with tools like Wrike, Asana, or similar tool.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• A problem-solving mindset and ability to adapt to new challenges.
• Salesforce experience, preferred. CRM experience a must. 
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to multitask 

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct reports but assists in mentoring peers and other departments as needed. 

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Employee may accompany members of the sales team on ride alongs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Travel

This position requires up to 20% travel as needed. 

Work Authorization

Documentation showing eligibility to work in the United States will be required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Alma, Inc. is Equal Opportunity Employment:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status.

E-Verification:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.