Description
The North America Planning and Strategy Team at HP works with sales leadership and product category teams to define, manage, and operationally execute business plans against defined strategic objectives.
As a US Channel Business Planner, you will engage closely with US Sales and Category leadership to drive business execution and go-to-market excellence. You will work closely with the U.S. Commercial Channel teams to develop and enhance business management information, reporting capabilities, and create analytics that provide insight to drive and improve business performance for Personal Systems and Printing business.
Responsibilities
- Own sales forecasting, reporting, and analysis
- Design and deploy Sales Coverage, Quota, and Compensation Plans
- Conduct complex data and business analyses to develop business plans
- Construct reporting and analytic financial models using data from various sources
- Define metrics to measure business performance and compare actual data to forecasted values
- Execute market research projects and gather intelligence on industry trends
- Work with cross-functional teams to facilitate data collection and performance measurement
- Perform ad-hoc business reporting, modeling, and special projects
Education & Experience Recommended
- Four-year or Graduate Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related discipline
- 4-7 years of work experience in strategy, planning, operations, market research, or related field
Preferred Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Knowledge & Skills
- Research methodology and data management
- Strong analytical thinking, technical analysis, and data manipulation skills
- Ability to learn new analytical techniques
- Strong knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, statistical analysis, and financial modeling; SQL coding recommended
- Demonstrated business acumen and technical knowledge
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long-term/short-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies, including 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays, and flexible paid vacation and sick leave