Business Analyst

Polaris Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Gym & training reimbursement

Disability offerings

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a data analytics professional to deliver data-driven insights that support revenue growth and profitability.

You will partner with leadership, marketing, finance and sales to translate insights into actionable recommendations across planning, performance tracking and long-term strategy. You will develop weekly and monthly reports, analyze market and consumer data, and ensure data consistency across enterprise reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in business, marketing, DIT, finance or a related field.
• Proficiency with SQL queries, data modeling and data visualization tools.
• Experience with Snowflake and Python.
• Strong analytical and project management skills; quantitative and qualitative research.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI; effective communication across formats.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and levels; up to 10% travel.
• Not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Explore data and techniques to generate meaningful business insights.
• Deliver weekly and monthly insights for leadership, including performance trends and ROI metrics.
• Analyze market, competitor and internal sales data to identify opportunities for profitability.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports with actionable leadership recommendations.
• Use external databases to assess outfitter sales and asset utilization for growth strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to analyze consumer insights along the customer journey.

Skills

SQL queries

Data modeling

Data visualization

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/DIT/Finance

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.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers 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, DIT, 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.

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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To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

Benefits:

• market-leading profit-sharing plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (company contributions)
• discounted employee stock purchases plan
• generous matching contribution to 401(k)
• financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off
• gym & personal training reimbursement
• life insurance
• disability offerings
• Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off

EEO Statement:

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or [e-mail].

To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).

At Polaris, the need for diverse perspectives and experiences enables our vision of Best People, Best Team.

We value our differences and align our passions to do great work.

Learn more at http://www.polaris.com/careers