Market Strategy Analyst

Summary

Join Salsify, a leading commerce infrastructure company, and become a Market Strategy Analyst. This role involves shaping the company's future through market analysis, financial modeling, and data-driven insights. You will lead market research, leverage SQL for data analysis, develop financial models, and create strategic recommendations. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and communication skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is outcome-oriented. Salsify offers competitive compensation, including a base salary, potential bonuses, stock options, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an analytic / quantitative field such as business, economics, finance, or engineering - or have sufficient experience and knowledge required for the role
• 3-5+ years of direct, hands-on experience in market strategy, consulting, or a demonstrably analytical role
• Proven ability to problem-solve independently, including breaking down complex problems, logically structuring thoughts and analysis, identifying key questions, challenging assumptions, and recommending solutions
• Strong business acumen, including general business concepts and terminology, strategic frameworks, and / or financial statements
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Able to synthesize data and present findings concisely
• Hands-on experience in building and utilizing complex financial models for forecasting, valuation, and scenario analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, including complex formulas and functions and data visualization
• Mastery of SQL for data extraction, manipulation, and analysis, with the ability to write queries effectively (or like aptitude in similar database extraction language(s))
• Proven ability to operate with autonomy and resilience in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

Responsibilities

• Lead structured and comprehensive market research using both quantitative and qualitative sources to identify trends, disruptions, and emerging opportunities with minimal guidance
• Expertly leverage SQL and other tools to aggregate, clean, and analyze complex datasets, deriving business insights that directly influence strategic recommendations
• Develop and refine dynamic financial models to assess and compare growth opportunities (e.g., size total addressable markets, forecast potential revenue, evaluate investment returns, etc.)
• Apply critical thinking and analysis to help evaluate and prioritize opportunities, proactively developing recommendations that facilitate strategic decisions
• Synthesize insights into compelling, outcome-oriented recommendations for leadership through reports, presentations, financial models
• Lead collaborative efforts with cross-functional stakeholders on strategic initiatives, effectively communicating or co-authoring implications and refining recommendations

Preferred Qualifications

• Independent & Structured Thinker: You excel at shaping vague or complex questions and hypotheses into organized, structured analyses and frameworks (i.e., untangling the knot)
• Outcome-Oriented: You focus on delivering impactful insights that compel action, not just interesting findings
• Evidence-Guided: You back recommendations with thorough analysis, balancing attention to detail with efficiency
• Curious & Resourceful: You demonstrate a proactive approach to learning, exploring new ideas, collaboratively brainstorming, and seeking out information or experts
• Proactively Collaborative: You independently drive projects while fostering strong relationships to foster healthy dialogue and gain stakeholder buy-in or feedback
• Agile: You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, quickly adapting to changing priorities while maintaining high quality standards

Benefits

• Health & medical benefits
• PTO
• Equity in the form of stock options
• In addition to base salary, some eligible roles may also have a commission plan or a bonus incentive