Business Analyst

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Position Overview:
You will serve as a key member of the Polaris Experience team, focused on delivering data-driven insights that support revenue growth, outfitter performance, and overall program profitability. In this role, you will analyze market, consumer, and operational data to inform strategic decisions and improve business outcomes. You will partner closely with leadership, marketing, finance, and sales teams to translate insights into actionable recommendations. Your work will directly influence planning, performance tracking, and long-term business strategies. This role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful impact through data analysis while gaining exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Explore Data, technologies and mathematical techniques to generate meaningful business insights.
• Develop and deliver weekly and monthly business insights for leadership, including performance tracking, asset utilization, sales trends, ROI metrics, and outfitter performance.
• Analyze market, competitive, and internal sales data to identify opportunities for improving business performance and profitability.
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly reporting packages, including operating review recaps and actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Utilize external databases to assess outfitter sales performance and asset utilization, providing insights to support rental and revenue growth strategies.
• Partner with marketing and sales teams to analyze consumer insights across the customer journey and inform planning, offering enhancements, and marketing programs.
• Support enterprise reporting strategies by ensuring consistency in data design, reporting templates, and dataset organization.
• Manage and contribute to short-term and long-term improvement initiatives, including business case development and project coordination.
• Participate in industry events to gather market and customer insights and incorporate findings into analysis and recommendations.

Desired Competencies:

• Data & Analytical Literacy: You interpret data, metrics, or reporting to inform decisions, identify trends, and measure outcomes relevant to your role.
• Communication: You clearly convey information, ideas, and expectations to diverse audiences, adjusting your message to ensure understanding and alignment.
• Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, D&IT, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional experience with SQL queries, data modeling and data visualization tools required.
• 2+ years of work experience in business analytics.
• Experience with Snowflake and Python.
• Strong analytical and project management skills, with experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through written, verbal, and presentation formats.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
• Some travel may be required, up to 10 percent.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $73,200 to $96,100 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.  While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range. 

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To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE.Apply today!

At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing.  Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings.  Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or [email protected].  To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).