Sales Strategy Analyst at Salesforce in Chicago, IL

Sales Strategy Analyst Location: Illinois - Chicago To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. Job Category Operations Job Details About Salesforce Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all. Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce. The Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) Sales Strategy & Operations team is the analytical engine behind Salesforce's TMT sales organization: and this analyst role sits at the center of it. You'll partner directly with the ENTR SVP-level sales leadership team as a trusted advisor, translating complex data into the strategic narratives that drive business decisions, quarterly forecasts, and go-to-market execution. This is a high-visibility, high-ownership role. You won't be handing off analyses to a senior lead: you'll be owning the output, presenting to leaders, and seeing your work directly shape sales strategy. How you'll drive impact: Weekly business rhythm: Own the weekly KPI pulse for a $1B+ business: surfacing pipeline health, coverage gaps, Y/Y trends, and segment hotspots for AVP/SVP leadership Forecast intelligence: Build and maintain forecast math models that inform quarterly commit narratives up to the EVP level, including in-quarter and out-quarter target setting Executive business reviews: Prepare Monthly/Quarterly Business Review decks with cross-functional inputs (Partners, Programs, top deals, competitive intelligence, C&C attainment, Y/Y performance); turning it into a coherent story. Driving AI sales success: Partner with specialist and core sales teams to identify the playbooks, signals, and patterns that distinguish top AI deals - and scale those insights across the org Scalable infrastructure: Build tools used by the entire sales org: ad-hoc query repositories, tracking workbooks, and reporting assets that business partners and specialists rely on to run their business Target setting & planning: Model Create & Close targets, Day 1 Pipeline attainment, and seasonal allocation frameworks across SVP/AVP/RVP layers Cross-functional problem solving: Engage with Finance, GTM (Partners, Sales Programs, Marketing, Recruiting), Product, and specialist teams to resolve operational and data issues that affect the business What we're looking for Required: 2–3+ years in a highly analytical role, strategy consulting, finance, or business operations Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; working knowledge of SQL and Tableau (you'll use both regularly) Strong written communication: you'll be drafting exec-level updates and narratives, not just building slides Strong presentation skills, especially related to building compelling PowerPoint/Google Slides presentations Comfort working in ambiguity with fast-moving priorities and real deadlines Degree or equivalent relevant experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the core competencies for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.) You'll stand out if you: Can distill a complex story into a three-bullet executive update under pressure Are curious about why the numbers look the way they do, not just what they say Have a bias toward building scalable, repeatable assets rather than one-off solutions Are a self-starter who can earn trust with senior stakeholders quickly Why this role You'll have a seat at the table: this team directly advises SVP and AVP sales leaders, and your work appears in leadership reviews at the highest levels of the company You'll see the full business: from deal-level pipeline mechanics to billion-dollar quarterly strategy You'll grow fast: the team rewards ownership, and there's a clear path to Senior Analyst and beyond You'll work with a team that's deeply collaborative, sharp, and genuinely invested in each other's success Unleash Your Potential When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance andbe your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you cando your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world. Accommodations If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form. Please note that Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates’ resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans will always make any candidate selection and hiring decisions. Please see our Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including with regard to use of AI tools and opt out options. 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More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions. The typical base salary range for this position is $80,900 - $122,300 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $97,400 - $134,000 annually. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable. Additional Locations: New York - New York, California - San Francisco