Senior Sales Analyst Job in Grapevine 76051, Texas US
Senior Sales Analyst
Travelocity® is committed to being the traveler's champion -- before, during and after the trip - and is the only online travel company that guarantees not just the price, but the entire travel experience - see www.travelocity.com/guarantee for details. This customer-driven focus, backed by 24/7 live phone support, great prices and powerful shopping technology has made Travelocity the sixth largest travel agency -- booking $10.1 billion in travel worldwide in 2006. Based in Southlake, Texas, Travelocity also owns and operates Travelocity Business® for corporate travelers, lastminute.com, a leader in European online travel and ZUJI, a leader in Asia-Pacific online travel. Travelocity is owned by Sabre Holdings Corporation, a world leader in travel commerce.
Travelocity® is committed to being the traveler's champion -- before, during and after the trip - and provides the most comprehensive and proactive guarantee in the industry ( http://www.travelocity.com/guarantee ). This customer-driven focus, backed by 24/7 live phone support, competitive prices and powerful shopping technology has made Travelocity one of the largest travel companies in the world. Travelocity also owns and operates: Travelocity Business® for corporate travel; igougo.com, a leading online travel community; lastminute.com, a leader in European online travel; and ZUJI, a leader in Asia-Pacific online travel. Travelocity is owned by Sabre Holdings Corporation, a world leader in travel marketing and distribution.
Sabre Holdings connects people with the world's greatest travel possibilities by retailing travel products and providing distribution and technology solutions for the travel industry through our three companies: Travelocity, Sabre Travel Network and Sabre Airline Solutions. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, Sabre Holdings has approximately 9,000 employees in more than 55 countries. Our teams around the world work together to support travelers, travel agents, corporations, government agencies and travel suppliers. Our team members are people who take initiative, are resourceful and innovative, and are passionate about what they do. In return for their hard work and dedication, Sabre Holdings provides our employees with countless learning and growth opportunities, a healthy work-life balance and a fun, yet productive, work environment.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under general direction, collects, evaluates and analyzes complex sales data and economic conditions to measure the attainment of sales objectives. Prepares sales forecasts, recommends quotas for sales representatives, and advises on changes in promotional efforts. Responsible for complex sales and service reporting. Provides complex analytical support to sales and service organizations.
Must love data analysis! Up to 5 years experience required, will also consider new grads with a data analysis/marketing background.
High comfort level with Powerepoint required.
Candidate will be expected to:
· Learn the Travelocity business and will consequently be expected to ensure analysis and results pass the sniff test, ensuring reliability and accuracy in deliverables
· Engage others in similar functions to learn reporting systems; little formal training available so initiative and willingness to learn and dig is a must
· Comprehensively answer business questions related to Travelocity call center sales - from determining required data, collecting the data by running queries and reports, analyzing the data to determine findings, and packaging results in a fashion to clearly demonstrate findings with presentation quality.
· Anticipate what information is important to the business with regard to a specific initiative and be proactive in preparing answers for likely subsequent questions
· Manage multiple priorities - combining ongoing reporting with strategic analysis and ad hoc requests
· Meet project and deliverable deadlines
· Interact comfortably with individuals at all levels throughout the enterprise
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 5 years related experience preferred. Advanced computer software skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
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