Sales Aalyst

Creative Financial Staffing; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a motivated Sales Analyst to connect sales performance with financial results, analyze data, forecast trends, and produce actionable reports for leadership.

You will collaborate with multiple departments, build dashboards and KPIs, and provide insights to guide smarter business decisions. Strong Excel skills and a data-driven mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Excel proficiency for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience analyzing sales pipelines and forecasting.
• Ability to create dashboards and KPI reports for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of CRM data to support reliable business reporting and decision-making.
• Analyze sales pipelines, forecasting trends, customer engagement, and operational performance to identify opportunities and potential gaps.
• Collaborate with sales teams to improve data quality, address discrepancies, and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
• Create, update, and manage dashboards, performance reports, and KPIs to provide leadership with actionable business insights.
• Assist in preparing financial reports focused on revenue performance, profit margins, and sales projections.

Skills

Strong analytical mindset

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Sales Analyst
Location: Akron, OH
Salary: $70,000 to $80,000

About The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated and detail-focused Sales Analyst who enjoys working with data, identifying trends, and finding ways to make business operations more efficient. This role will play an important part in connecting sales performance with financial and operational results. You will work alongside multiple departments and leadership to provide accurate reporting, uncover insights, and help drive smarter business decisions. The ideal candidate is curious, adaptable, comfortable with technology, and eager to make a meaningful contribution to a growing organization.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out (Sales Analyst)

• Executive Exposure: Direct involvement in reporting and analysis that supports leadership decisions.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Opportunity to work alongside Sales, Finance, and Operations.
• Technology & Innovation: Exposure to AI, automation, and modern reporting platforms.
• Ownership & Impact: Take responsibility for important reporting functions and process improvements.
• Career Development: Build valuable experience in financial analysis, sales operations, and business intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of CRM data to support reliable business reporting and decision-making.
• Analyze sales pipelines, forecasting trends, customer engagement, and operational performance to identify opportunities and potential gaps.
• Collaborate with sales teams to improve data quality, address discrepancies, and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
• Create, update, and manage dashboards, performance reports, and KPIs to provide leadership with actionable business insights.
• Assist in preparing financial reports focused on revenue performance, profit margins, and sales projections.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop practical solutions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including data analysis, financial modeling, formulas, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of financial principles, including revenue tracking, profit margins, forecasting, and variance analysis.

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