Children's Sales Analyst

HarperCollins Publishers

. Deliver weekly analysis and reporting on internal sales performance .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data findings into actionable insights, while effectively communicating trends and opportunities to stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing business intelligence tools and advanced Excel functionalities to support sales performance analysis in the children's publishing sector.

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Data AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelBusiness Intelligence ToolsVerbal CommunicationAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisMarket AnalysisReportingRelational Database QueryingData-Driven Insights

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationMultitaskingPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PowerPointPowerBITableauLookerSQL

Industry Keywords

Children's PublishingMarket IntelligenceSales PerformanceCompetitive AnalysisCategory Insights

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

BigQuerySQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver weekly analysis and reporting on internal sales performance
Highlight key trends, opportunities, and areas of concern
Contribute market intelligence and category insights to a weekly internal newsletter
Present analyses of market trends, competitive activity, and industry developments during monthly business reviews
Identify titles facing challenges or opportunities and flag them for stakeholder attention
Monitor title performance and communicate risks and opportunities to stakeholders
Conduct seasonal market-wide analyses of the children's category
Develop data-driven analyses and reporting for author, agent, and estate discussions
Partner with sales account teams, sales management, editorial, marketing, and other departments
Participate in relevant weekly children's department meetings
Provide ad-hoc reporting for business inquiries
Report to Sales Analysis leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

College degree or equivalent work experience
NYC Hybrid preferred
Analytical outlook and ability to translate findings into clear stories and actionable takeaways
Excellent attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize competing asks
Outstanding working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
Experience querying relational databases or data warehouses such as Access, SQL, or BigQuery, or similar
Experience using business intelligence tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, or Looker preferred
Interest in or familiarity with the children's and young adult publishing category
Cover letters strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
Physical health benefits
Retirement and savings benefits
Caregiving benefits
Emotional wellbeing benefits
Transportation benefits
Elective benefits employees may select to fit their needs and personal situations