Expert Business Planner

Sony Electronics; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid home/office workplace

Monthly Free Fridays

Early Friday half-days

Job summary

Sony Electronics Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Business Planner to own the end-to-end quarterly sales quota process for our Customer Engagement Team across North America.

The role blends hands-on data ownership with process improvement, leveraging AI and modern reporting tools to scale planning across the organization. Minimum requirements include 3 years in business planning or sales operations, expert Excel, and Power BI.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in business planning, sales operations, or data analysis.
• Expert-level Excel with advanced formulas, pivot tables, lookups and data modeling.
• Proficiency in Power BI and Power Query for reporting and analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to explain data/methodology.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• On-site availability Tue–Thu 8am–5pm at the Rancho Bernardo office.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Statistics, Analytics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Own the quarterly sales quota process end-to-end at the model level for the CET network.
• Identify opportunities to streamline data collection and reporting with AI tools.
• Maintain, enhance, and build reporting source files; perform ad hoc analyses.
• Prepare for and participate in Weekly Management meetings and support cross-functional partners.

Skills

Excel advanced

Power BI

Power Query

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Statistics/Analytics

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In addition, our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly “Free Fridays”, and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer).

Join us on our mission to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.

We're looking for a detail-oriented Business Planner to own the end-to-end quarterly sales quota process for our Customer Engagement Team (CET), spanning retail locations throughout North America from leading Consumer Electronics channels. This role blends hands‑on data ownership with process improvement, leveraging AI and modern reporting tools to make planning faster and more scalable across the organization.

Responsibilities

Quota Setting & KPI Management

• Own the quarterly sales quota process end-to-end at the model level for an expansive retail network
• Support additional KPI tracking and reporting as needed
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Sales team inquiries related to targets and quota methodology

Technology & Process Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline data collection, sharing, and consumption, with an emphasis on AI-driven tools and automation
• Act as a go-to resource for colleagues on planning tools and processes
• Serve as a subject matter expert for testing the implementation of new technology by Sony’s systems integration teams
• Be a confident communicator capable of conducting training sessions for colleagues at all levels

Reporting & Cross-Team Support

• Maintain, enhance, and build reporting source files
• Conduct ad hoc analysis as requested by leadership or cross-functional partners
• Serve as backup to the Planning team's Lead
• Prepare for and participate in Weekly Management meetings

Minimum Requirements

• 3 years of experience in business planning, sales operations, data analysis, or related field
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, lookups, data modeling)
• Demonstrated expert-level proficiency in Power BI and Power Query
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Versed in results driven dashboard reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain data/methodology to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Available to work on-site Tuesday–Thursday 8am to 5pm at the Rancho Bernardo office
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Statistics, Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Skills

• Experience in sales quota setting
• Familiarity with statistics and statistical analysis methods
• Working knowledge of finance/financial planning concepts
• Ability to build flows within automation tools such as Power Automate (desktop/web)
• Working knowledge of API calls
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
• Exposure to AI tools/platforms applied to data or reporting workflows
• Prior experience presenting to or supporting management-level meetings

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $96,614 to $128,820. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for an annual corporate bonus plan, which is based on company performance and is not guaranteed, and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision), paid medical leave, a 401k plan with matching company contributions, vacation time, education assistance, student loan assistance program, eighty hours of paid sick leave time annually, and up to twelve weeks paid parental leave.

Honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.

Sony Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values employees with a broad cross-cultural perspective. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. All applicants will receive fair and impartial treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or on any other basis which is protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Individuals residing, or applying to work, in California or Philadelphia. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Act Ordinance. Los Angeles applicants can review additional information regarding the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act here, and Philadelphia applicants here.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Electronics Inc. and Sony of Canada ULC

Sony Electronics Inc. and Sony of Canada ULC. provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at [e-mail].

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