Business Analyst, Sales

JOB TITLE: Business Analyst - Sales

LOCATION: Houston, Texas

SCHEDULE: Standard Office Hours

DURATION: 12-Month Contract

PAY: $24-29/hr

Job Responsibilities:

In this role, you will support direct and indirect sales operations within the Natural Gas and Retail Energy market. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Sales team with processing commercial sales agreements and operational requests, including:
  
  o Managing custom pricing requests and pricing refreshes.
  
  o Processing commercial sales agreements and opportunity setup.
  
  o Gathering and analyzing usage data for proposals.
  
  o Coordinating account setup and prospect management.
  
  o Supporting bid preparation and proposal modifications.
  
• Acting as a liaison between Internal Sales Teams, Channel Partners, and Customers to ensure smooth communication and operational efficiency.
  
• Collaborating cross-functionally with internal departments to support end-to-end sales processes and improve team awareness of operational impacts.
  
• Participating in process design improvements and continuous business optimization initiatives.
  
• Providing timely communication and status updates to leadership regarding deliverables and project progress.
  
  

  Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Analyze inbound requests for proposals and support opportunity setup activities.
  
• Process and manage commercial sales agreements accurately and efficiently.
  
• Coordinate account setup activities and maintain customer/prospect information.
  
• Gather, review, and organize usage and pricing data for sales opportunities.
  
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.
  
• Monitor proposal changes, pricing updates, and bid support activities.
  
• Support medium to large operational analysis projects within the business unit.
  
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and support implementation efforts.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflow efficiency and operational effectiveness.
  
• Provide regular reporting and updates to leadership on project status and operational metrics.
  
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

  Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
  
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
  
• Experience supporting sales operations, proposal management, or account setup processes.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and business systems.
  
• Ability to interpret operational and pricing data accurately.
  
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
  
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous process improvement.
  
  

  Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
  
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
  
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in sales support, business operations, or a related field.
  
• Experience within deregulated energy, natural gas, or retail energy markets is a plus.
  

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