Retail Sales Support Analyst at Fortune Brands

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Feb, 26

Salary

95000.0

Posted On

05 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales Support, Sales Operations, Customer Service, CRM, Microsoft Office, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Attention To Detail, Technical Specifications, Engineering Drawings, Project Management, Data Management, Reporting, Process Improvement, Cross-Functional Collaboration

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Company DescriptionFortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.Explore life at Fortune Brands here.Job DescriptionThe Retail Sales Support Analyst is a field-based role designed to directly support and elevate the performance of the Retail Sales Team. By working closely with RM’s, RSR’s, and customer stakeholders in the field, this role ensures deep alignment with frontline sales activities, customer interactions, and operational realities. Reporting to the Director of Retail Sales, the Support Analyst serves as a strategic partner to both the field and leadership teams. They manage operational workflows, CRM data, and reporting tools, while also acting as a central point of contact to ensure seamless communication across departments. The role supports key sales initiatives including onboarding, RVP walks, and retail program execution, and plays a pivotal role in anchoring leadership market walks to drive visibility and alignment across the organization.Travel Requirements: Up to 20% travelWhat you will be doing:Field Engagement: Spend time in the field with RM’s, RSRs, and customer stakeholders to observe workflows, identify pain points, and develop tools and methods that improve sales team efficiency and effectiveness.CRM & Workflow Management: Oversee and execute Retail HubSpot processes and workflow including customer data management, project ticket tracking, dashboard creation, and reporting to ensure the sales team has access to critical store level insights.Sales Reporting & Analytics: Develop and distribute key performance indicator (KPI) reports, project pipelines, and opportunity tracking to support strategic decision-making and drive incremental sales.RVP Walk Coordination: Serve as the anchor and host for RVP and Market Walks, including agenda creation, data preparation, scheduling, logistics planning, and on-site coordination. These walks are vital for leadership visibility and field alignment.Onboarding & Documentation: Create and maintain onboarding materials and documentation to support new RSRs and ensure consistent training and integration into retail and our products.Process Improvement: Identify and implement tools and processes that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Retail Sales Team.Sales Support: Respond to sales inquiries related to reporting, program details, and product information, ensuring timely and accurate support.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a liaison between the sales team and other departments to foster strong working relationships and facilitate smooth information flow.Product & Technical Information Management: Coordinate and communicate product and technical information requests to ensure accurate and timely responses.Business Communications: Assist in the development of professional documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to support business communications and presentations. QualificationsBasic Qualifications5+ years of experience in sales support, sales operations, or customer service within a B2C or retail environmentExperience working with any CRM platform (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, Dynamics, SAP, etc.)Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)Strong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to interpret technical specifications and basic understanding of engineering drawingsAnalytical skills and attention to detailAdditional InformationFortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $70,000 USD - $95,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBINEqual Employment Opportunity:FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.Reasonable Accommodations:FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that FBIN job postings are exclusively hosted on our careers page at www.fbin.com/careers.

Responsibilities

The Retail Sales Support Analyst supports the Retail Sales Team by managing operational workflows, CRM data, and reporting tools. They engage with field teams to improve efficiency and effectiveness while coordinating key sales initiatives and leadership market walks.