Business Analyst, Sales Insights (Insurance)

Is the opportunity to join a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape Our Future Together” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Business Analyst for Sales Insights & Strategic Partner Support, Group Benefits.

In this role, you will support Group Benefits Sales Insights team by playing a crucial role in areas such as business and sales analytics, strategic initiatives, and driving analytical insights. Your work will play a crucial part in ensuring the Group Benefits Distribution team makes sound financial and strategic decisions that drive sustainable business growth. You’ll get leadership exposure as you focus on the high priority business initiative across various business partners.

You will

• Conduct advanced business analysis by delivering impactful and actionable insights that drive decision-making. This includes developing and maintaining KPI dashboards, routinely analyzing and synthesizing data for the sales leadership team with recommended actions.
• Bring innovative ways to analyze complex data and present insights in simple and compelling ways to non-finance audiences.
• Design, develop, and maintain analytical solutions including dashboards and reporting systems via Alteryx, Microsoft Office Suite, and Tableau.
• Refine and standardize existing data and processes to improve sales reporting optimization and ensure that our data and processes effectively support our business partner’s needs.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver customized analytical & business solutions.
• Support initiatives for teams under the Head of Field Sales, Head of Commercial Strategy & Operations and Head of FP&A as needed.
• Collaborate with Field Sales team to provide insights and analysis across the sales organization to help drive sales growth.
• Support National Market leaders for Key markets by assisting in the evaluation of emerging and high-growth partners such as PEOs, technology platforms and digital aggregators.
• Provide support to the Head of GA and Broker Strategy by defining and reporting on KPI metrics for our GA and National Partners.
• Work in partnership with the Go to Market strategy team on micro segmentation efforts in order to accelerate revenue growth and opportunity.

You have

• 3+ years of progressive finance and/or sales analytics experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or related professional experience.
• Experience with ALTERYX and SQL required.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Tableau software is a plus.
• Insurance or financial services experience is a plus.
• Understanding of sales processes and strategies
• The ability to think critically, analyze, prioritize, take initiative, and problem solve.
• Excellent analytical skills who can synthesize large data sets into actionable insights for the business.
• Proven ability to complete high quality work efficiently and increase autonomy over time.
• Familiarity with predictive forecasting techniques and scenario modeling
• Build strong positive relationships with business stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Location
This is a flexible position requiring 3 days per week in the office, with preference given to candidates within commuting proximity to a Guardian office. 

Preferred Locations 
Bethlehem, PA/New York NY Holmdel, NJ or Boston, MA

Salary Range:

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.  Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com.

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.