Business & Product Strategy Analyst

Lacoste; Paris; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lacoste in Paris is seeking a highly analytical Sales Performance Analyst to shape the brand's commercial strategy. You will analyze Sell-In and Sell-Out data, build dashboards, and deliver KPI-driven insights that optimize product mix and profitability.

You will collaborate with senior management and the COMEX to support strategic initiatives, including profitability analysis, new product launches, and market expansion, in a fast-paced international environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, analytics, or management with focus on strategy.
• Strong command of Excel, data visualization and financial modeling.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights for business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Sell-In and Sell-Out data to identify trends, opportunities and risks.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to monitor KPIs like revenue and discount.
• Provide actionable recommendations to optimize product mix and profitability.
• Improve monthly presentation decks with collection performance insights.
• Collaborate with senior management to support COMEX with strategic analyses.

Skills

Excel

Data visualization

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Education

Master's degree Bac+4/5

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik

Job description

Join the Lacoste team and immerse yourself in the strategic heart of an iconic brand!

1/ Sales Performance Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of sales data (Sell-In and Sell-Out) to identify trends, opportunities, and risks on product categories.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue, discount, UP and sell-through.
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve sales performance and optimize product mix.
• Continiously improve our monthly deck to offer each month a better vision of our collection performances.

2/ Strategic Business Insights:

• Collaborate with senior management to build reports, dashboard & presentations for the Executive Committee (COMEX).
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives, on profitability, new product launches, new market entry, distribution efficiency, or digital transformation.

Education:

Pursuing a Master's degree (Bac+4/5) in business school, university, or engineering school with a specialization in strategy, finance, analytics, or management.

Skills:

Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik). Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights. Knowledge of financial modeling and business strategy frameworks is a plus.

Qualities:

Curiosity, rigor, and a results-oriented mindset. Interest in Fashion & Textile products. Strong communication and presentation skills. o Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, international environment. Prior experience in business analysis, strategy consulting or finance, is a plus.