Business Analytics Intern at CARFAX in Centreville, VA

Summary: CARFAX is a leader in vehicle history information, helping millions of people confidently shop, buy, service, and sell used cars. The Business Analytics Summer Intern will work on optimizing the Go-to-Market engine by analyzing sales data, collaborating with Business Intelligence, and presenting findings to senior sales leaders. Responsibilities: - Identify opportunities to streamline and automate our Go-to-Market reporting and analytics to move from manual tracking to real-time insights - Analyze sales performance data to identify specific opportunities for improvement and growth - Package your findings into compelling narratives and present them directly to senior sales leaders - Collaborate closely with our Business Intelligence function to activate data and build scalable, long-term reporting solutions - Research and identify high-impact opportunities for CARFAX to integrate AI more heavily into our existing analytical workflows Required Qualifications: - Is Highly Inquisitive: You don't just report the numbers; you dig into the 'how' and 'why' to find the untapped business value - Is Detail-Oriented: You take pride in data integrity and ensure your reporting is accurate, reliable, and 'board-room ready' - Possesses Strong Analytical Skills: You are comfortable navigating complex business datasets and identifying actionable trends - Is a Strong Communicator: You can explain complex technical concepts to sales and business leaders in a way that is clear and persuasive - Is an Excel and PowerPoint Pro: You are proficient in data manipulation (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Power Query) and can build professional, story-driven presentations - Is Academic-Focused: Currently studying Business Analytics, Data Science, Finance, Economics, or a related field Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with SQL or Python for data extraction and automation - Exposure to CRM platforms (like Salesforce) or BI tools (like Tableau/Power BI) - An interest in the latest Generative AI tools and their application in business data Required Skills: Excel, PowerPoint, SQL, Python, CRM platforms, BI tools, Generative AI tools, Inquisitiveness, Analytical Skills