Strategy Analyst

Position Description Key responsibilities include: • Support all Salesforce.com use throughout the sales organization • Manage the monthly forecast data collection process – from US, Europe & Asia sales teams: -Liaison with sales team to ensure accurate input of numbers -Roll-up data to according to organizational hierarchy -Produce monthly “forecast vs. reservations” report -Manage the adoption of Salesforce among Digital sales team • Collect sales performance data from various data sources and perform analysis to assess progress of business and identify opportunities – for both The Wall Street Journal & WSJ.com • Assist with monthly & quarterly performance review presentations for management • Own new International Dashboard; update & distribute weekly • Create quarterly “initiative tracking” reports to tabulate performance against designated strategic initiatives • Perform ad hoc analysis & reporting on print & digital advertising sales performance • Liaison with Business Unit Finance & Digital Advertising Operations to ensure seamless communication & transparency • Support market share tracking and creation of prospect lists using data from CMR • Serve as project manager for rollout of Salesforce Rate Calculator version 2.0 Position Requirements • Superior quantitative skills with critical attention to detail • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel; strong knowledge of PowerPoint preferred • Strong interest in software tools • Excellent written & oral communication skills • Bachelor’s degree required Ideal candidate will have an interest in media & advertising sales, with enthusiasm & analytical rigor to contribute to the strategic direction of advertising sales at The Wall Street Journal & WSJ.com For immediate consideration please apply directly to: http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_dowjones/external/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=9474&localeCode=en-us