Sales Planning and Reporting Analyst

Turnitin; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social impact programs

Charity donation matching

Paid volunteer days

Employee Resource Groups

Great Place To Work community

Virtual and in-person team events

Tuition reimbursement

Action & Ownership recognition

Focused development plan

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Annual learning festival

Remote-first working arrangements

Mental health & coaching support

Wellness/Home office allowance

Company & national holidays

Self-care days

Job summary

Turnitin is seeking a Sales Planning and Reporting Analyst to drive data-driven insights, develop sales plans, and deliver regular reports that optimize performance and help achieve targets.

The role partners with sales leadership and cross‑functional teams to align strategies, build dashboards in Tableau and Alteryx, and provide actionable guidance for revenue growth. Strong analytical communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field.
• 5–7+ years of experience in sales analytics or planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Tableau, Alteryx, Excel, SQL and data visualization tools.
• Experience with CRM systems (SFDC strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop sales plans and forecasts in collaboration with sales leadership.
• Create and maintain dashboards and reports; enable data-driven decisions.
• Analyze historical data, market trends, quotas, and pipeline to identify opportunities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (marketing, finance, product ops) to align strategies.
• Provide regular KPI updates to management and sales teams; support process improvements.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Presentation skills

SQL

Tableau

Alteryx

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field

Tools

SFDC (Salesforce)

Tableau

Alteryx

Excel

SQL

Job description

• As a Sales Planning and Reporting Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the sales team by providing data-driven insights, developing sales plans, and generating regular reports to help streamline operations, optimize performance, and achieve sales targets
• As a strategic partner and trusted advisor to sales leadership, you will collaborate closely with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure sales strategies align with overall business goals
• You will be responsible for generating reports, creating dashboards, and providing actionable insights that enhance overall efficiency within the sales organization
• This role requires a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate findings effectively
• The Sales Planning and Reporting Analyst plays a critical role in helping the organization make informed decisions, optimize sales strategies, and ultimately drive revenue growth
• Sales Planning:
• Partner with leadership and sales teams to develop sales plans and strategies that align with organizational objectives
• Assist in coordination of annual budget process & ongoing forecasting reviews
• Analyze and recommend adjustments in account segmentation to drive alignment across regions/territories
• Sales Data Analysis:
• Analyze sales performance metrics, such as historical sales data, market trends, quotas, conversion rates, and sales pipeline data to identify opportunities and challenges
• Drive actionable insights to improve sales strategies and tactics
• Collect and consolidate sales data from various sources, including CRM systems, databases, and spreadsheets
• Sales Forecasting:
• Partner with sales leaders to set achievable sales targets and quotas
• Collaborate with sales teams to develop accurate sales forecasts, considering historical data, in-year performance, market trends, and other relevant factors
• Monitor forecast accuracy and make adjustments as needed to ensure alignment with sales goals
• Reporting and Dashboards:
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate sales team performance and identify areas for improvement
• Create and maintain reports and dashboards using reporting tools like Tableau, Alteryx
• Develop automated reporting processes to ensure timely and accurate delivery of sales reports to stakeholders
• Influence actionable insights based on data analysis to help sales managers make informed decisions
• Performance Tracking:
• Provide regular reports and updates on KPIs to management and sales teams
• Communicate insights and performance updates to sales leadership and other relevant stakeholders through clear and concise reports and presentations
• Provide feedback and recommendations to improve sales team performance
• Market Research and Competitive Analysis:
• Stay up-to-date with total addressable market, industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics
• Conduct competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats in the market
• Use market insights to make proactive recommendations for sales strategies and tactics
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including marketing, finance, and product operations, to ensure alignment of sales strategies
• Provide regional pricing support
• Work with Finance and the Sales teams to provide assistance with sales incentive and commissions compensation administration on an as-needed basis
• Data Management:
• Define data-sourcing strategy and manage the integration processes of sales data from various sources, including CRM systems, spreadsheets, and databases
• Conduct regular data audits to critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts to ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues as they arise
• Ad Hoc Analysis:
• Conduct ad hoc analyses as requested by the sales leadership team
• Provide support to the sales team by answering data-related inquiries and offering training as necessary
• Process Improvement:
• Identify process inefficiencies in sales processes and recommend improvements to increase productivity and effectiveness
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement process enhancements and monitor their impact
• Support the operational implementation of acquisitions into standard process, driving for process optimization continuously

Benefits

• Social impact programs
• Charity donation matching
• Paid volunteer days
• Employee Resource Groups
• Great Place To Work community
• Virtual and in-person team events
• Tuition reimbursement
• Action & Ownership recognition
• Focused development plan
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Annual learning festival
• Remote-first working arrangements
• Mental health & coaching support
• Wellness/Home office allowance
• Company & national holidays
• Self-care days

This position requires a combination of analytical skills, strategic thinking, and effective communication to succeed in a dynamic sales environmentBachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related fieldKnowledge of sales processes, CRM systems (SFDC strongly preferred), and sales methodologies and best practicesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail and an ability to work independently and as part of a teamProficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx, Excel, SQL, data visualization tools)Ability to work with complex data sets to create impactful reports for data driven conversations and decision makingAbility to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams5-7+ years proven experience in sales analytics, planning, or related rolesA high degree of adaptability to changing business needs and prioritiesExcellent communication and presentation skills to convey complex data findings in a clear and understandable manner