Senior Lead Ss&A, Italy

Overview About UsSharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. About the RoleAs we continue to grow, we are excited to add a Strategic Sales & Analytics (SSNA) Lead to our Italian team, based in our Milan office. This is a key leadership position within the Strategic Sales & Analytics organization, reporting to the SSNA Ninja Director. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering data-driven insights that shape market and category strategy across key retail accounts in Italy. You’ll oversee pricing and promotional recommendations, track overall business health, and partner closely with cross-functional teams to drive strong commercial performance. This opportunity is ideal for a strategic, analytically minded leader who thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. What You’ll Be Doing Market & Category Strategy: Act as the category expert by monitoring market trends, pricing strategies, promotional effectiveness, and competitive positioning. Protect market share: Ensure the brand consistently wins and protects market share by proactively identifying and closing category performance gaps. Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to develop data-driven category strategies that increase distribution, shelf space, and in-store visibility. Real-time analytics: Provide real-time POS analysis to enable rapid decision-making and strategic adjustments. Business Performance & Analytics: Lead financial and commercial performance analysis, including variance and trend analysis, and develop reporting dashboards for key KPIs. Cross-team alignment: Collaborate with sales, finance, marketing, and operations to ensure alignment on strategic priorities and clearly communicate insights to senior leadership. Strategic Sales Analytics & Reporting: Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly analytics on performance, trends, and financial metrics; analyze market opportunities and competitive risks to inform decisions. Present insights: Present actionable insights using internal and external data to align major initiatives across the organization. Event calendar and promotions: Manage the Master Event Calendar for the Italian market and evaluate pre- and post-promotion performance to quantify impact. KPIs tracking: Track promotional lift, pricing elasticity, and overall sales results. Cross-functional leadership: Lead and collaborate with teams including sales, marketing, finance, supply chain, and R&D to ensure alignment and achievement of goals. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field (advanced analytics qualification preferred). 7+ years of experience in strategic sales, category management, or business analytics roles. Strong analytical capability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and translate insights into commercial strategies. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with BI and analytics tools is a plus. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior leadership. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong problem-solving mindset and proactive approach to identifying market threats and opportunities. Our Culture We don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home. What We Offer We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact learning programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets. At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. Legal & Notices Learn more about us : Life At SharkNinja, Outrageously ExtraordinarySharkNinja Candidate Privacy NoticeFor candidates based in all regions, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.For candidates based in China, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.For candidates based in Vietnam, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at J-18808-Ljbffr Senior Lead SSA Italy • Via Milano, Lombardy, ITALY #J-18808-Ljbffr