Sales Analyst, Target

MGA Entertainment; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MGA Entertainment in the United States is seeking a highly organized Sales Analyst to support our Target sales team. You will provide business insights, financial tracking, and executional excellence to drive growth and retailer relationships.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years of analytics experience, and advanced Excel skills. You will analyze performance by category, track promotions and out-of-aisle activity, and prepare JBP reports and scorecards to inform leadership decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of sales analytics, retail support, or business analytics experience.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience supporting Target, Walmart, or major retail accounts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain POS reporting on daily, weekly, and monthly cadence.
• Prepare monthly Joint Business Plan (JBP) reporting and Target scorecards.
• Analyze performance by category, class, and subclass.
• Track promotions, markdowns, and out-of-aisle performance.
• Maintain item grids with pricing, dimensions, and product attributes.
• Coordinate new item trackers, distribution reporting, and out-of-aisle tracking.
• Support sales leadership with reporting, analysis, and meeting prep.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

MGA Entertainment is on a mission to inspire imagination and creativity through innovative toys, entertainment, and experiences that transform play into limitless possibilities. As the largest privately held toy and entertainment company in the U.S., MGA is a global leader in designing and delivering world-class consumer products that spark wonder and drive play forward. Headquartered in Los Angeles with offices worldwide, MGA’s portfolio spans a dynamic range of original and licensed brands — from toys, dolls, games, and electronics to fashion, home décor, and entertainment content including hit movies and TV series. The company is recognized for its bold approach to storytelling, trendsetting design, and deep commitment to quality. The award-winning MGA family includes fan-favorite brands such as L.O.L. Surprise!™, Little Tikes®, Rainbow High™, Bratz®, MGA’s Miniverse™, Yummiland™, CarTuned™, Wonder Factory™, BABY born®, and Zapf Creation®. To learn more, visit www.mgae.com and follow MGA on LinkedIn, TikTok, Iinstagram and Facebook.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented Sales Analyst to support our Target sales team. This role serves as a critical partner to the sales team by providing business insights, operational support, financial tracking, and executional excellence that drive growth, profitability, and strong retailer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly POS reporting.
• Prepare monthly Joint Business Plan (JBP) reporting and Target scorecards.
• Analyze business performance by category, class, and subclass.
• Track promotional events, markdowns, DWA activity, and out-of-aisle performance.
• Maintain item grids with current pricing, dimensions, case packs, and product attributes.
• Manage new item trackers, distribution reporting, and out-of-aisle tracking.
• Track vendor income programs, contract compliance, and monthly actuals.
• Investigate audits and chargebacks and coordinate supporting documentation.
• Lead coordination of Target sample requests and delivery timelines.
• Support sales leadership with reporting, analysis, and customer meeting preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of sales analysis, retail support, category management, or business analytics experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting Target, Walmart, or major retail accounts preferred