Business Analyst

Trend, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

401k with company match

Catered lunch

Job summary

Trend, Inc. is seeking a Business Analyst to bridge business goals with operational execution in a fast‑paced marketing environment.

You will gather, analyze, and translate data into actionable insights, collaborating with operations, sales, marketing, finance, and technology to drive strategic decisions and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field is required.
• Strong data analysis skills with ability to translate insights into action.
• Experience with campaign optimization and marketing operations is a plus.
• Proficiency with Excel, including pivot tables and advanced formulas.

Responsibilities

• Owns the integration process for new and current partners with cross‑functional teams.
• Verify campaign tracking, routing, and targeting for accuracy.
• Manage campaign compliance with client, legal, and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor pacing, budgets, and performance metrics for optimization.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.
• Collaborate with internal media teams to optimize campaigns for KPIs.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce errors.
• Resolve accounts payable or billing issues with client accounting teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

CRM systems

Campaign optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

Tableau

Looker

Salesforce

Copper

Job description

About This Job

The Business Analyst plays a pivotal role in bridging business goals with operational execution. This position is responsible for ensuring client campaigns are set up for success — running efficiently, meeting compliance standards, and delivering strong performance outcomes. You’ll gather, analyze, and translate data into actionable insights that fuel strategic decision‑making, process optimization, and business growth. In this role, you’ll collaborate cross‑functionally with leaders across operations, sales, marketing, finance, and technology to align business objectives, define effective strategies, and implement solutions that drive measurable results. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, data‑driven marketing environment, enjoys problem‑solving, and finds satisfaction in improving processes and systems. The right candidate brings curiosity, initiative, and a mindset focused on continuous improvement—always asking, “How can I make this work better?”

The Business Analyst plays a pivotal role in bridging business goals with operational execution. This position is responsible for ensuring client campaigns are set up for success — running efficiently, meeting compliance standards, and delivering strong performance outcomes. You’ll gather, analyze, and translate data into actionable insights that fuel strategic decision‑making, process optimization, and business growth. In this role, you’ll collaborate cross‑functionally with leaders across operations, sales, marketing, finance, and technology to align business objectives, define effective strategies, and implement solutions that drive measurable results. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, data‑driven marketing environment, enjoys problem‑solving, and finds satisfaction in improving processes and systems. The right candidate brings curiosity, initiative, and a mindset focused on continuous improvement—always asking, “How can I make this work better?”

Responsibilities

• Owns the integration process for new and current partners; coordinating with tech, operations, and account managers to ensure integrations are set up correctly, on time, and functioning properly from day one.
• Verify all campaign tracking, routing, and targeting to ensure campaigns run as intended.
• Manage the campaign compliance process, ensuring adherence to client, legal, and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor campaign pacing, budgets, and performance metrics, identifying discrepancies and opportunities for optimization.
• Generate and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports to support internal decision‑making.
• Collaborate with internal media teams and affiliate managers to optimize campaigns for maximum performance and alignment with client KPIs.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to minimize operational errors.
• Resolve accounts payable or billing issues with client accounting teams to maintain smooth financial operations.

Required Knowledge & Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in business analysis, marketing operations, or campaign optimization (lead generation experience is a plus).
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas) and familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Looker.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for cross‑functional teams and executive leadership.
• Experience collaborating across operations, marketing, and technology teams to drive business growth.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with a demonstrated track record of improving systems, processes, or workflows.
• Working knowledge of CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Copper) and campaign management tools.

Our company offers great benefits: full healthcare package (medical, dental, vision, life), 401k with a company match, catered lunch, coffee, tea and snacks, paid parking, competitive pay, and much more! Anyone who joins our team will have great potential for career and personal growth.