Senior Analyst - Sales Strategy & Operations

Senior Analyst - Sales Strategy & Operations

Full-Time 54000 - 66000 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Hitachi

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Create impactful presentations and analyse business problems to drive growth.
  • Company: Join Hitachi Vantara, a leader in data innovation and global teamwork.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, industry-leading benefits, and a focus on wellbeing.
  • Other info: Embrace a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion while growing your career.
  • Why this job: Make a real-world impact with data while collaborating with diverse teams.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; strong analytical and communication skills essential.

The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 Β£ per year.

Location: Datchet, Slough, England (Hybrid Work Model)

Our Company

We're Hitachi Vantara, the data foundation trusted by the world's innovators. Our resilient, high-performance data infrastructure means that customers - from banks to theme parks - can focus on achieving the incredible with data.

The Role:

The Senior Analyst will be a strategic partner within the Sales Operations Go-to-Market (GTM) team, providing essential support and operational leadership. This role will be pivotal in driving the efficiency, effectiveness, and success of the global sales operations function, which naturally involves working across multiple time zones to meet key deadlines.

What will your responsibilities be within Hitachi Vantara?

  • Presentational Content Creation: Create compelling presentations and visual content to communicate insights and recommendations effectively. Simplify complex data and business challenges into clear, actionable decision-making options for senior leaders. Leverage storytelling techniques to articulate business performance, challenges, and opportunities in a structured and engaging format.
  • Problem Analysis and Solution Development: Analyse intricate business problems and translate them into actionable solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to align on strategic priorities and present viable options to drive business growth. Design frameworks and models to evaluate key business scenarios and outcomes.
  • Executive Decision-Making Support: Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to inform high-level strategic decisions. Partner with leadership teams to support operational cadence, strategic reviews, and key decision-making forums. Ensure alignment between proposed solutions and organizational goals.
  • Data Visualization and Insight Delivery: Develop dashboards, reports, and visual aids to support real-time decision-making. Use tools such as Power BI and advanced Excel to translate complex datasets into accessible and actionable insights.
  • Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve how insights are presented and consumed by senior stakeholders. Drive innovation in the creation and delivery of content to ensure clarity, consistency, and impact.

What you'll bring

  • Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred.
  • 2-5 years of experience in roles requiring data-driven presentations and strategy formulation (e.g., sales operations, consulting, business operations).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems is a plus.

Desired Skills:

  • Experience in the technology or software industry.
  • Knowledge of sales methodologies and best practices.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

About us

We're a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can make a positive impact on their industries and society.

Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our culture and identity. Diverse thinking, a commitment to allyship, and a culture of empowerment help us achieve powerful results. We want you to be you, with all the ideas, lived experience, and fresh perspective that brings.

How we look after you

We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We're also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent).

Senior Analyst - Sales Strategy & Operations employer: Hitachi

Hitachi is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, making it an ideal place for professionals passionate about quality management. With a strong commitment to employee development, the company offers numerous growth opportunities and supports work-life balance through its remote working model. Joining Hitachi means being part of a global team dedicated to excellence, where your contributions directly impact customer satisfaction and product quality.

Hitachi

Contact Details:

Hitachi Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Analyst - Sales Strategy & Operations

Data Analysis
Presentation Skills
Storytelling Techniques
Problem-Solving Skills
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Data Visualization
Power BI