Analytics & Insights Manager

Sunbelt Rentals West Chester

Fort Mill (SC)

On-site

USD 113,000 - 156,000

Full time

14 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) Match

Volunteer time off

Disability insurance

Life and Travel insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking an Analytics & Insights Manager to join the Enterprise Analytics team. This hands-on role focuses on delivering high-quality operational reporting, turning data into decisions with a fleet/operations lens, and evolving into leadership as the team grows.

Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Analytics, you will transform operational data into actionable insights and drive data-driven storytelling to influence outcomes, with a clear path to growth within the function.

Qualifications

5–8+ years of experience in analytics, BI, or insights-focused roles.
Proven track record of delivering analysis that drove measurable business outcomes.
Experience in operational environments (fleet, logistics, supply chain, or similar preferred).
Strong ability to take ambiguous problems and turn them into actionable insights.
Proficiency with Python, R, and SQL.

Responsibilities

Own the end‑to‑end development of operational reporting and analysis, with a focus on fleet and operations
Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights that drive business decisions
Proactively identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities—and recommend actions
Move beyond reporting to influence outcomes through data‑driven storytelling
Define and manage the reporting roadmap for operational analytics
Establish KPIs, metrics, and scalable reporting frameworks
Prioritize work based on business impact and strategic alignment
Ensure reporting solutions are intuitive, performant, and adoption‑focused
Partner closely with operations, fleet, and cross‑functional leaders
Act as a trusted advisor—guiding stakeholders from questions to decisions
Drive adoption of analytics through clear communication and enablement
Shape how the business consumes and acts on data
Design and deliver intuitive dashboards using Power BI
Craft compelling narratives that connect insights to business actions
Standardize how insights are communicated across the organization
Leverage Databricks and modern data platforms to build scalable analytics solutions
Work closely with data engineering to ensure clean, reliable data
Continuously improve data models, reporting performance, and usability
Help define team structure, processes, and best practices as the function grows
Mentor future team members and contribute to building analytics capability
Transition into a player‑coach role as additional resources are added

Skills

SQL

Python

Data storytelling

Stakeholder influence

Tools

Databricks

Power BI

Job description

Join Our Team!

Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our employees are our greatest asset, and although we present a comprehensive equipment offering, our expertise and service are what truly distinguish us from the competition.

We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on-the-job training for all eligible employees.

As a highly successful national company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth. If you are interested in pursuing a rewarding career, we invite you to review our opportunities!

Job Description Summary

Position Objective:

We are seeking a highly curious and impact-driven Analytics & Insights Manager to join the Enterprise Analytics team. This role is initially a hands-on individual contributor focused on delivering high-quality operational reporting and actionable insights, with a clear path to evolve into a leadership role as the team expands.

Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Analytics, this individual will play a critical role in transforming operational data into decisions, with a strong emphasis on fleet and operations performance.

Position Responsibilities

Hands‑On Analytics & Insight Delivery (Primary Focus)

Own the end‑to‑end development of operational reporting and analysis, with a focus on fleet and operations
Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights that drive business decisions
Proactively identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities—and recommend actions
Move beyond reporting to influence outcomes through data‑driven storytelling

Reporting Strategy & Roadmap Ownership

Define and manage the reporting roadmap for operational analytics
Establish KPIs, metrics, and scalable reporting frameworks
Prioritize work based on business impact and strategic alignment
Ensure reporting solutions are intuitive, performant, and adoption‑focused

Stakeholder Partnership & Influence

Partner closely with operations, fleet, and cross‑functional leaders. Understand how all parts of the business work together to drive strategic goals
Act as a trusted advisor—guiding stakeholders from questions to decisions
Drive adoption of analytics through clear communication and enablementShape how the business consumes and acts on data

Data Visualization & Communication

Design and deliver intuitive dashboards using Power BI
Craft compelling narratives that connect insights to business actions
Standardize how insights are communicated across the organization

Technical Execution

Leverage Databricks and modern data platforms to build scalable analytics solutions
Work closely with data engineering to ensure clean, reliable, and accessible data
Continuously improve data models, reporting performance, and usability

Future Leadership (Growth Path)

Help define team structure, processes, and best practices as the function grows
Mentor future team members and contribute to building analytics capability
Transition into a player‑coach role as additional resources are added

Requirements

Education & Experience:

5–8+ years of experience in analytics, BI, or insights-focused roles
Proven track record of delivering analysis that drove measurable business outcomes
Experience in operational environments (fleet, logistics, supply chain, or similar preferred)
Knowledge of other business domains and interaction is also preferred
Strong ability to take ambiguous problems and turn them into actionable insights
Proficiency with Python, R, and SQL

Technical Skills

Hands‑on experience with Databricks
Advanced proficiency in Power BI (DAX, data modeling, dashboard design)
Strong SQL and data manipulation skills
Experience working with large, complex datasets

Core Competencies

Curiosity: Constantly asks “why” and seeks root causes
Bias for Action: Focuses on insights that lead to decisions and outcomes
Business Acumen: Understands operational drivers and connects data to impact
Communication: Strong storytelling and stakeholder influence skills
Ownership: Takes full accountability from problem definition through delivery
Growth Mindset: Interested in evolving into a leadership role over time

What Success Looks Like

Reporting consistently drives action—not just visibility
Stakeholders rely on insights to make critical operational decisions
A clear and prioritized analytics roadmap is established and executed
Operational performance is more transparent, measurable, and optimized
Foundation is built for scaling the analytics team

Physical Demands

Must be able to bend, squat, crouch and/or reach and lift up to 25 pounds or more, as required by the job. Some Sunbelt jobs may require driving for long periods of time, loading and unloading heavy equipment, performing work in extreme weather conditions including rain, wind or excessive temperatures and/or night and weekend work. All duties must be performed according to Sunbelt’s safety policies and guidelines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with ADA/ADAAA.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

Sunbelt Rentals is an Equal Opportunity Employer — Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and any other protected ground

Base Pay Range: $113,342.00 - 155,845.80

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Please visit https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/careers/ for more information on our benefits and to join our Talent Network.

Sunbelt also provides a comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees. This package includes: