Senior Manager, Sales Operations, Data, Analytics, and Forecasting

Salomon-9; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO & holidays

Employee discount on Salomon products

Job summary

Salomon, part of Amer Sports, is seeking a Senior Manager for Sales Operations, Data, Analytics, and Forecasting in North America. You will lead forecasting, analytics, and cross-functional data initiatives to support wholesale channels and brand growth.

The role focuses on dashboards, reporting tools, and process improvements, with collaboration across Sales, Planning, Finance, and Supply Chain to drive performance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in sales ops, analytics, planning, finance, or related functions.
• Advanced Excel, Power BI and Snowflake BI skills.
• Experience with forecasting and demand planning.
• 3+ years of leadership preferred.
• Strong analytical problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across functions.
• Experience within a wholesale, consumer goods, footwear, apparel, or outdoor brand environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and consolidate forecasts across accounts, channels, and categories.
• Track performance against plans and seasonal targets.
• Analyze sales trends, inventory, order book health, and risks.
• Develop dashboards, scorecards, and automated reporting tools.
• Serve as primary administrator for sales platforms and reporting tools.
• Coordinate data and reporting needs across Sales, Planning, Finance, Customer Service and Supply Chain.

Skills

Forecasting

Leadership

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Snowflake

Job description

Senior Manager, Sales Operations, Data, Analytics, and Forecasting

• Contract

Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson.

“The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports.

Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Salomon is responsibly committed towards the outdoor through its sustainability program. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France.

OVERVIEW

The Senior Manager, SalesOperationsserves as the operational and analytical backbone of the North America sales organization. This roleis responsible forleading a team focused on forecasting, reporting, dashboard developmentandmaintenance, business analysis,doorperformance,wholesale account planning,sales platform administration, and cross-functional coordination that enables effective commercial execution.

Reporting to the Director, Sales Operations, this individual transforms data into actionable insights, improves business processes, and helps drive alignment between Sales, Planning, Finance, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams.

WHAT MAKES THIS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK & PLAY:

• A generous PTO policy, plus 15 paid annual holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Half-day Fridays for5months of the year
• An exceptional employee discount on all our products and sister brands (Arc’teryx, Armada, Atomic, Wilson)
• Complimentarygym membership and resort season pass to local locations & mountains
• Opportunities to engage in the community and with industry partners

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Forecasting & Business Analysis

• Consolidateandmaintainsales forecasts across accounts, channels, and categories.
• Track performance against plans, budgets, and seasonal targets.
• Analyze sales trends, inventory positions, order book health, and business risks.
• Deliver recommendations to improve commercial performance.
• Interface with key wholesale partners
• Develop LRP incoordinationwith key account leaders.

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop andmaintaindashboards, scorecards, and automated reporting tools.
• ManageSPS and Power BIdatafeeds,reportingdevelopment andaccuracyincludingbut not limitedtoDatamodeling, DAXmeasuresand row level security
• Support executive reporting and business reviews.
• Translate complex data into clear business insights.

Systems & Process Management

• Serve asprimaryadministrator for sales-related platforms and reporting tools.
• Support future CRM and B2B platform implementations and enhancements.
• Drive user adoption and process compliance.
• Ensure data quality and system integrity.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Act as key liaison between Sales, Planning, Finance, Customer Service, and Supply Chain.
• Support seasonal planning activities andforecastingreviews.
• Coordinate data and reporting needs for cross-functional stakeholders.
• Build and develop a high-performing Sales Analytics and Planning organization.
• Coach and develop direct reports while fostering a culture of results, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage priorities and resource allocation across multiple business initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES & COMPETENCIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,skill,and/or ability required.Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 7+ years of experience in sales operations,business analytics, planning, finance, or related commercial functions.
• Advanced Excel, Power BI and Snowflakebusiness intelligence/reporting skills.
• Experience with forecasting and demand planning processes.
• 3+ years of leadership is preferred.
• Strong analytical problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across functions.
• Experience within a wholesale, consumer goods, footwear, apparel, or outdoor brand environment preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required totalk and hear.The employee isfrequentlyrequired to sit,stand,and walk. The employee must occasionally kneel, stoop, crouch,twistand lift to 30 pounds, with or withoutaccommodation.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usuallymoderate butcan involve exposure to varying noise levels as well as flashes of light.