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UL Solutions

Global safety testing, certification, and inspection

Director Commercial Analytics - Commercial Analytics and Intelligence

Data AnalysisConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, or another quantitative discipline.
  • Minimum of 10+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in a global organization.
  • Proven experience in a senior sales leadership role, preferably within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Deep expertise in sales, commercial operations, and advanced analytics, including proficiency with analytical tools and software.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities focused on driving business results.
  • Superior communication and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex analytical insights to diverse audiences.
  • Experience managing teams through client-facing activities such as stakeholder workshops and deliverable review and approval sessions.
  • Ability to read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow physical and digital security practices.

Responsibilities

  • Spearhead the commercial analytics function and deliver strategic insights and analytical excellence to improve business growth and commercial performance.
  • Oversee and refine company processes to increase sales and reduce operational costs.
  • Develop advanced analytics capabilities and collaborate with cross-functional teams to inform strategic decisions, optimize resource allocation, build competitive capabilities, and promote financial stewardship.
  • Develop a comprehensive strategic vision for the sales operations and analytics function aligned with business goals and segment sales strategy.
  • Work with senior leadership to identify and address business challenges and opportunities through advanced analytics.
  • Create and deploy analytics frameworks supporting commercial strategies and initiatives.
  • Apply advanced analytical techniques and tools to derive actionable insights from large and complex datasets.
  • Promote data-driven decision-making across the commercial organization.
  • Establish, monitor, and report commercial performance metrics and key performance indicators.
  • Create and present regular and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management.
  • Analyze commercial performance to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to create sales compensation plans.
  • Assess market research and conduct competitive analysis to inform commercial strategies and identify growth opportunities.
  • Examine market trends, customer behaviors, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes to support strategic planning and decision-making.
  • Collaborate with sales, marketing, finance, product, and other relevant teams on commercial initiatives and strategic alignment.
  • Work with IT and data management teams to maintain data quality, integrity, and accessibility.
  • Facilitate communication and knowledge sharing across departments to improve collaboration and efficiency.
  • Lead quality initiatives to optimize internal functions, improve company performance, and strengthen customer relations.
  • Manage the sales forecasting process and ensure accurate, reliable sales projections.
  • Assess and recommend analytical tools, software, and technologies supporting business objectives.
  • Manage the performance of direct reports by developing accountabilities, establishing performance objectives, providing career counseling, feedback, and guidance, and ensuring policies are understood and followed.
  • Perform other duties as directed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Postgraduate degree.
  • Experience in a global organization.
  • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

About the Company

UL Solutions

Global safety testing, certification, and inspection

UL Solutions tests, inspects, and certifies products and systems to ensure safety, security, and sustainability. It works by evaluating electronics, mobility, cybersecurity, and energy technologies against established standards, performing lab tests and risk assessments, and applying the UL Mark to passing products. Its differentiators include a long history dating back to 1894, a 2022 pivot to a for-profit unit with an IPO in 2024, and a global, cross-domain scope across fire, electrical, cybersecurity, and sustainable energy Safety science and advisory services. The goal is to help manufacturers manage supply-chain risks and bring safer, more reliable products to market.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Northbrook, IL
Founded
1894

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