Sales Analyst

Sales Analyst - The Toro Company

Who Are We?

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years,come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.

As the Sales Analyst you will lead cross-functional teams within the Residential & Landscape Contractor (RLC) Division in the Mass channel sales forecasting and sales execution processes, including: production planning, order management, logistics, and business reporting. The role will develop and execute strategies (retail, sales promotions, supply & demand management, marketing programs and inventory control) to achieve annual sales and profitability objectives in partnership and support of the Mass Sales, RLC Marketing and the RLC leadership teams.

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for the following:

• Serve as the primary link between The Toro Company (TTC) and residential direct mass accounts for the purposes of gathering and analyzing sales data and executing against requirements for consigned distribution centers, customer distributions centers, and transit facilities relevant to TTC's residential product categories.
• Create and deliver reports and analysis for the RLC Mass Sales team and other internal business partners to support business needs.
• Provide retail sales and vendor managed inventory analysis to senior leadership team, account managers, marketing, order services, finance and other stakeholders as needed.
• Ensure shipment and retail volume flows meet financial objectives while balancing seasonal demand/production capability metrics. Provide direction on suggested changes as necessary and assure product is available and in stock, and that TTC / customer is able to meet delivery commitments.
• Develop relationships with key customer supply chain personnel and oversee the replenishment process.
• Create suggested orders based on sales and inventory data to meet both TTC and customer financial objectives. Ensure TTC and customer systems are loaded with consistent, accurate data and information to facilitate uninterrupted product supply to all stores. Ensure all TTC support functions are in compliance with customer requirements.
• Recommend promotion and program changes to RLC Mass Sales team to achieve department and divisional financial goals. Assist with all other sales-related support as required.
• Travel up to 10
• Full job description will be provided at point of offer.

What Do You Need?

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required. Specification in business administration, finance, economics, math or related field preferred.
• 0 - 2 years of experience of sales analysis experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to interpret retail sales trends.
• Effective written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-initiative and independent decision-making abilities.
• Proficient at the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, required.
• SAP, Qlikview, Power BI or similar software preferred.
• Sales operations or supply chain background preferred

What Can We Give You?

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits -The Toro company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQlocation a variety of perks, including:

Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.

Location - Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrally located for most commuters!

Food - Take advantage of our onsite cafe, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day.

Wellness - The Toro Company's HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.

Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.

Summer Hours - Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.

Flexible Work Arrangements - This team is currently implementing a hybrid work schedule. The opportunity to collaborate in the office and work from home part-time, has promoted team-building and flexibility. #LI-Hybrid

Competitive Salary - The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.