Commercial Sales Analyst & AI Integration

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

AI at SharkNinja

At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

Responsibilities

• Analyze retailer POS sales, shipment data, and consumer lift metrics to identify trends, gaps, and growth opportunities across SharkNinja’s product portfolio, leveraging AI-powered analytics tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT in conjunction with Excel, Power BI, and other analysis tools) to surface anomalies and patterns faster.
• Serve as the internal expert on category performance, pricing, promotions, and competitive positioning. Present insights to drive strategic decisions and support sell-in stories.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers at Best Buy and Canadian Tire. Deliver compelling presentations using syndicated and shopper data.
• Identify opportunities to expand distribution, shelf space, and promotional presence. Develop sales stories that differentiate SharkNinja from competitors.
• Collaborate with Sales Operations Managers and demand planning teams to align forecasts with market trends and retailer performance. Communicate risks and opportunities clearly.
• Represent the voice of the customer in internal meetings, influencing product development, marketing, and supply chain decisions.
• Quickly assess business questions and determine the data needed to provide clear, actionable recommendations, using generative AI tools (e.g., Claude, Copilot) to accelerate analysis turnaround.
• Leverage AI and automation tools to streamline recurring reporting, summarize large data sets, and accelerate insight generation, freeing up time for higher-value strategic analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience within category management, sales analysis or financial analysis
• Advanced Microsoft Office, Excel, Power BI skills
• Thorough experience with pivot tables, large quantities of data, building charts
• Ability to take large data sets and boil down to simple takeaways
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and detail oriented, ensuring deadlines are met
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate data into commercial actions
• Understanding of retail sales cycles, promotional mechanics, and margin implications
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with retailer portals and syndicated data tools (e.g., IRI, Nielsen, NPD)
• Comfort leveraging AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, generative AI platforms) to synthesize data, automate reporting, and accelerate insight generation
• Curiosity and adaptability to continuously evaluate and incorporate new AI-powered tools into sales analytics workflows

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching
• Employee stock purchase program
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Company holidays
• Parental leave
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Pre-paid legal insurance
• Back-up child and eldercare days
• Product discounts
• Referral bonus program
• Wellness programs
• High impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible

Pay

Pay Range $63,800—$98,100 USD

Our Culture

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.

At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration.