Associate Business Analyst

Advantage Sales & Marketing dba Advantage Solutions • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Associate Business Analyst The Associate Business Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting the Business Analytics team by primarily collecting and exporting reports from established systems. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates interested in gaining foundational experience in data handling, reporting, and analytics in a business environment. Job Will Remain Open Until Filled Responsibilities The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Requirements

• High school education
• 0 to 2 years
• Understanding of data collection, data cleaning, and basic analysis techniques to ensure accurate reporting.
• Familiarity with report generation from various data systems (e.g., ERP, CRM, or BI tools) and the ability to export data in usable formats.
• Understanding best practices for organizing data files and reports, including folder structures, naming conventions, and archiving protocols.
• Familiarity with creating simple charts or graphs to enhance data presentation and support stakeholders in understanding report insights.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new tools, systems, and processes as the department evolves and new technology is introduced.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve and export regular and ad-hoc reports from established systems based on team and stakeholder requirements.
• Ensure reports are collected and delivered in a timely manner, meeting set schedules or deadlines.
• Maintain a well-organized repository of collected reports for easy access by team members and stakeholders.
• Update and manage historical data records, ensuring data is stored securely and complies with data handling standards.
• Format exported reports according to specific departmental or stakeholder guidelines, making data easier to interpret.
• Modify or adjust report parameters as needed to match evolving business requirements or special project needs.
• Support senior analysts in preparing datasets for analysis by cleaning and organizing data exports.
• Take advantage of training opportunities to learn about analytics tools, data management, and reporting best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees