Business Analyst - New Releases
Lino Lakes, MN, US, 55014
Asmodee is an entertainment leader specialized in boardgames. We’re a global team committed to bringing people together through great games and amazing stories. We strive to be an employer of choice by creating endless opportunities, promoting a supportive and inclusive culture, and rewarding success.
We believe in passion. We stimulate creativity. We emphasize team play. We exhibit caring. We demonstrate integrity. We are boldly daring. By joining our team, you will be empowered to engage in meaningful, innovative and unforgettable work and to give back to our communities!
Job Summary
The primary focus of the Business Analyst – New Releases is to increase sales and improve operational efficiencies by performing sales and inventory analysis to determine initial demand and stock needs on New Releases. This role provides advanced product, customer and industry knowledge to support forecasting and purchasing decisions, and partners with Studios and Sales teams for analysis and reporting.
What will your role involve
- Partner with Studios:
- Partner with Vendor Relations & Studios to obtain product information and prototypes when needed in a timely manner.
- Perform regular inventory analysis and anticipate next steps for reprints in the first 90 days.
- Partner with Sales:
- Present new items to key Sales leads
- Partner with Sales to gain additional background on sales opportunities/risks
- Identify and confirm channel strategies by item to ensure maximizing sales opportunities
- Partner with Marketing:
- Partner with Marketing upon confirmation of new releases and anticipated volume and channel strategy.
- Forecasting and Analysis:
- Develop annual unit sales demand forecast for New Releases in coordination with financial budget.
- Provide analysis and recommendations to update demand forecast based on market events and actual sales results.
- Apply advanced analysis capabilities to improve forecast methods and accuracy. Regularly monitor forecasting accuracy.
- Reporting:
- Provide monthly sales reporting and analysis on New Release performance.
What do you bring
Position Skills & Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Requires intermediate to advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
- Strong ability to employ qualitative reasoning to provide context to quantitative results.
- Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to external and internal customers.
- Able to effectively present information in front of groups and leaders of the company.
- Ability to travel frequently – up to 30% of time.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, statistics, or equivalent.
- 5-7 years of experience in business analysis, finance, sales, and/or equivalent experience in the Game Industry, with a focus on hobby retailers, but a generalist experience in all channels.
- Proven ability to build and maintain contacts and networks in the board/tabletop/TCG game industry.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office; Excel, Power Query, Power BI and other analytics tools.
Hesitant to apply because you don’t have all the experience or qualifications listed? Let us decide! The right candidate doesn’t always match up perfectly on paper. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences bring fresh ideas and innovation to our team. If you’re passionate about this role and believe your unique background and skills could contribute to our mission, we’d love to hear from you!
Why join us
- 22 Days of PTO Annually
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Competitive 401K Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- 2 Paid Volunteer Days Off
- Flexible & Hybrid Schedules
- Extensive Game Discounts
- $250 Annually in Game Bucks
- Career Growth & Development
- Mental Health Programs
- Virtual Healthcare Options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
Our Commitment:
Asmodee’s purpose is Bringing People Together. To us that means all kinds of people, no matter their perceived differences.
We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels empowered to show up as their full and authentic selves. We seek to support our diverse community of players by creating representative gaming experiences that celebrate a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views. Diversity and Inclusion fuels our creativity and promotes internal and external equity which allows us to continue in our efforts to bring people together around the game table. Games are for everyone.
Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis