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The Role
Leads the commercial analytics function, developing advanced analytics frameworks, performance metrics, dashboards, forecasts, and strategic insights. Partners with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to optimize sales performance, resource allocation, commercial strategy, and operational efficiency. Oversees data quality, competitive analysis, sales compensation planning, analytical tools, and direct-report performance while promoting data-driven decision-making across the organization.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Sr Director Commercial Effectiveness, the Director Commercial Analytics and Intelligence will spearhead the commercial analytics function, delivering strategic insights and analytical excellence to propel business growth and enhance commercial performance. Oversee and refine the company's processes to boost sales and reduce operational costs. Develop advanced analytics capabilities and collaborate with cross-functional teams to inform strategic decisions, optimize resource allocation, build critical competitive capabilities, and promote financial stewardship for accelerated growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
What we offer:
Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $160,000 to $210,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 30% of the base salary and a 30% RSU grant. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (20 days), holidays including 3 floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
Reporting to the Sr Director Commercial Effectiveness, the Director Commercial Analytics and Intelligence will spearhead the commercial analytics function, delivering strategic insights and analytical excellence to propel business growth and enhance commercial performance. Oversee and refine the company's processes to boost sales and reduce operational costs. Develop advanced analytics capabilities and collaborate with cross-functional teams to inform strategic decisions, optimize resource allocation, build critical competitive capabilities, and promote financial stewardship for accelerated growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop a comprehensive strategic vision for the sales operations and analytics function, ensuring it aligns with overall business goals and objectives, aligned to sales strategy of segments.
- Work closely with senior leadership to identify and address key business challenges and opportunities through the application of advanced analytics, driving innovation and strategic growth.
- Create and deploy robust analytics frameworks to support commercial strategies and initiatives.
- Apply advanced analytical techniques and tools to derive actionable insights from large and complex datasets.
- Foster the adoption of data-driven decision-making processes across the commercial organization.
- Establish, monitor, and report on essential commercial performance metrics and KPIs.
- Create and present regular and ad-hoc reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management, offering clear and actionable insights.
- Perform thorough analyses to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement in commercial performance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to create effective sales compensation plans that meet the needs of all stakeholders.
- Assess market research and conduct competitive analysis to inform commercial strategies and identify growth opportunities.
- Examine market trends, customer behaviors, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes to support strategic planning and decision-making
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, finance, product, and other relevant teams to support commercial initiatives and ensure strategic alignment.
- Work closely with IT and data management teams to maintain data quality, integrity, and accessibility.
- Facilitate effective communication and knowledge sharing across departments to improve collaboration and efficiency.
- Lead quality initiatives aimed at optimizing internal functions, producing significant enhancements to company performance and strengthening customer relations.
- Manage the sales forecasting process, ensuring accurate and reliable sales projections.
- Assess and provide recommendations on necessary analytical tools, software, and technologies to support business objectives.
- Manages the performance of direct reports by developing accountabilities, establishing performance objectives, providing career counseling, feedback and guidance and ensuring that all policies are understood and adhered to.
- Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct, and follow all physical and digital security practices
- Performs other duties as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in business, economics, or other quantitative disciplines and minimum of 10+ years of relevant work experience preferably in a global organization and post graduate degree.
- Proven experience in a senior sales leadership role (7-10 years), preferably within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Deep expertise in sales, commercial operations, advanced analytics, including proficiency with analytical tools and software.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams.
- Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving business results.
- Superior communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex analytical insights to diverse audiences.
- Experience managing teams through client-facing activities such as stakeholder workshops and deliverable review/approval sessions.
What we offer:
Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $160,000 to $210,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 30% of the base salary and a 30% RSU grant. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (20 days), holidays including 3 floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business, economics, or another quantitative discipline
- At least 10 years of relevant work experience
- 7–10 years of experience in a senior sales leadership role
- Deep expertise in sales, commercial operations, and advanced analytics
- Proficiency with analytical tools and software
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Experience leading cross-functional teams
- Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Superior communication and presentation skills
- Experience managing teams through stakeholder workshops and deliverable review or approval sessions
- Postgraduate degree
- Experience in a global organization
What the Team is Saying
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IT Technical Specialist
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Project Manager
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UL Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are characterized as a standout, with a strong 401(k) match and additional company contributions noted. Feedback suggests the plan design compares well within the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation/PTO, sick time, floating holidays, and two paid volunteer days are available, alongside parental and family leave. Feedback suggests the time-off structure is competitive and scales with tenure or role.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options with HSA/FSA, plus dental, vision, life, disability, and EAP resources indicate broad coverage. Feedback suggests access and choice are solid even if costs vary by plan and situation.
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The Company
What We Do
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
Why Work With Us
Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Depending on the role we offer hybrid or remote opportunities.
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