Expert Business Planner

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Were looking for a detail-oriented Business Planner to own the end-to-end quarterly sales quota process for our Customer Engagement Team (CET) spanning retail locations throughout North America from leading Consumer Electronics channels. This role blends hands-on data ownership with process improvement leveraging AI and modern reporting tools to make planning faster and more scalable across the organization.

Responsibilities

Quota Setting & KPI Management

• Own the quarterly sales quota process end-to-end at the model level for an expansive retail network

• Support additional KPI tracking and reporting as needed

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Sales team inquiries related to targets and quota methodology

Technology & Process Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline data collection sharing and consumption with an emphasis on AI-driven tools and automation

• Act as a go-to resource for colleagues on planning tools and processes

• Serve as a subject matter expert for testing the implementation of new technology by Sonys systems integration teams

• Be a confident communicator capable of conducting training sessions for colleagues at all levels

Reporting & Cross-Team Support

• Maintain enhance and build reporting source files

• Conduct ad hoc analysis as requested by leadership or cross-functional partners

• Serve as backup to the Planning teams Lead

• Prepare for and participate in Weekly Management meetings

Minimum Requirements

• 3 years of experience in business planning sales operations data analysis or related field

• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas pivot tables lookups data modeling)

• Demonstrated expert-level proficiency in Power BI and Power Query

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

• Versed in results driven dashboard reporting

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain data/methodology to non-technical stakeholders

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Available to work on-site TuesdayThursday 8am to 5pm at the Rancho Bernardo office

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Statistics Analytics or related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Skills

• Experience in sales quota setting

• Familiarity with statistics and statistical analysis methods

• Working knowledge of finance/financial planning concepts

• Ability to build flows within automation tools such as Power Automate (desktop/web)

• Working knowledge of API calls

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP)

• Exposure to AI tools/platforms applied to data or reporting workflows

• Prior experience presenting to or supporting management-level meetings

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $96614to $128820.The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors which may include as applicable the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position years of relevant experience specific and unique skills level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Honesty integrity and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.

Sony Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values employees with a broad cross-cultural perspective. We strive to create an inclusive environment empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. All applicants will receive fair and impartial treatment without regard to race color religion sex national origin ancestry citizenship status age legally protected physical or mental disability protected veteran status status in the U.S. uniformed services sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status genetic information or on any other basis which is protected under applicable federal state or local law.

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