Sr. Analyst Business

Staples is a leading company committed to providing innovative products and services to businesses of all sizes. As a Senior Business Analyst on the Sales Transformation team, you will focus on research and innovation to identify and implement strategies and technologies that enhance sales processes and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Identify emerging trends, technologies, and opportunities for research & development
• Conduct extensive market research and competitive analysis to stay informed about industry best practices and disruptive technologies in sales
• Lead pilot projects to test and evaluate innovative solutions, gathering data and feedback to inform scalable implementations
• Develop and manage Proof of Concepts (PoCs) for innovative sales tools and platforms, assessing their feasibility and potential impact
• Work with stakeholders to define requirements for innovative solutions and translate them into actionable project plans
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and ROI of innovation initiatives
• Maintain detailed documentation of research findings, innovation strategies, and project outcomes

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on identifying and evaluating emerging technologies
• Familiarity with sales technology stack, CRM systems, and emerging sales tools
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to present innovative ideas effectively
• Project management skills with experience leading cross-functional teams
• Agile methodology experience is advantageous
• Highly analytical professional with the ability to interpret complex data sets and translate findings into clear business and pricing strategies
• Power BI expertise – Ability to extract insights from large and complex datasets on BI and interpret the results into meaningful actions
• Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and profitability analysis
• Deep understanding of technology products and solutions, including computing hardware, networking, peripherals, accessories, and related services
• Proven ability to analyze cost structures, pricing models, margins, and rebates to drive profitability and commercial optimization
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify pricing discrepancies, data anomalies, and risk in complex bid structures
• Excellent multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple bids, analyses, and stakeholders concurrently under tight deadlines
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments with high financial and operational impact
• Strong communication skills, capable of presenting analytical findings clearly to sales, leadership, and external partners
• Solid understanding of channel distribution models, OEM programs, rebates, deal registration, and vendor funding structures
• Being able to create a custom dashboard from scratch and create data sets within Power BI
• Advanced Excel skillsets are a plus - Power Query, Data validation, Scenario modeling