Analytics & Insights Manager

sunbeltrentals; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals seeks an Analytics & Insights Manager to join the Enterprise Analytics team. This hands-on role delivers high-quality operational reporting and insights with a path to leadership as the team grows.

You will work with Databricks and Power BI, transform data into decisions, collaborate with operations and fleet leaders, and mentor future team members while expanding analytics capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of analytics, BI, or insights-focused roles.
• Experience in operational environments (fleet, logistics, supply chain) preferred.
• Strong ability to take ambiguous problems and turn them into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end development of operational reporting and analysis, focused 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.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Databricks

Large datasets

Tools

Databricks

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 enablement
• Shape 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

• Required 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

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 period