Business Analyst

polaris; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a data analytics professional to deliver insights that drive revenue growth, improve outfitter performance, and enhance profitability across programs. You will partner with leadership, marketing, finance, and sales to translate data into strategic recommendations.

You will explore data, develop weekly and monthly insights, and present actionable recommendations to senior leaders. The role involves collaboration, cross-functional impact, and travel up to 10 percent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree inBusiness/Marketing/Finance or related field.
• Experience with SQL queries, data modeling and data visualization tools required.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Explore data and methods to generate meaningful business insights.
• Develop and deliver weekly and monthly insights for leadership.
• Analyze market, competitive and internal sales data to improve performance.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly reporting packages with actionable recommendations.
• Use external databases to assess outfitter sales and asset utilization.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to analyze consumer insights across the journey.
• Support enterprise reporting strategies and data design consistency.
• Lead initiatives with business case development and project coordination.
• Participate in industry events to gather market and customer insights.

Skills

SQL queries

Data modeling

Data visualization

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Snowflake

Python

Job description

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Position Overview

You will serve as a key member of the Polaris Experience team, focused on delivering data-driven insights that support revenue growth, outfitter performance, and overall program profitability. In this role, you will analyze market, consumer, and operational data to inform strategic decisions and improve business outcomes. You will partner closely with leadership, marketing, finance, and sales teams to translate insights into actionable recommendations. Your work will directly influence planning, performance tracking, and long-term business strategies. This role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful impact through data analysis while gaining exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Explore Data, technologies and mathematical techniques to generate meaningful business insights.
• Develop and deliver weekly and monthly business insights for leadership, including performance tracking, asset utilization, sales trends, ROI metrics, and outfitter performance.
• Analyze market, competitive, and internal sales data to identify opportunities for improving business performance and profitability.
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly reporting packages, including operating review recaps and actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Utilize external databases to assess outfitter sales performance and asset utilization, providing insights to support rental and revenue growth strategies.
• Partner with marketing and sales teams to analyze consumer insights across the customer journey and inform planning, offering enhancements, and marketing programs.
• Support enterprise reporting strategies by ensuring consistency in data design, reporting templates, and dataset organization.
• Manage and contribute to short-term and long-term improvement initiatives, including business case development and project coordination.
• Participate in industry events to gather market and customer insights and incorporate findings into analysis and recommendations.

Desired Competencies

• Data & Analytical Literacy: You interpret data, metrics, or reporting to inform decisions, identify trends, and measure outcomes relevant to your role.
• Communication: You clearly convey information, ideas, and expectations to diverse audiences, adjusting your message to ensure understanding and alignment.
• Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, D&IT, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional experience with SQL queries, data modeling and data visualization tools required.
• Work experience in business analytics.
• Experience with Snowflake and Python.
• Strong analytical and project management skills, with experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through written, verbal, and presentation formats.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
• Some travel may be required, up to 10 percent.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
• To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

Compensation

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $73,200 to $96,100 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.

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Benefits

At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability