Sales Analyst
IT, Sales & Business Development
Vernon Hills, IL, USA
USD 62k-72k / year + Equity
Posted on Aug 2, 2026
The Mom Project is excited to partner with Rust-Oleum in their search for a Sales Analyst. This role is hybrid in Vernon Hills, IL (Hybrid M, T, W in office, Th/Fri Remote).
Job Title: Sales Analyst
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Department: Rust-Oleum US Sales
Reports To: Vice President of Sales, Professional Hardware Distribution
Direct Reports/Manages others: No
Salary Target Range: $62,000 - $72,000, bonus eligible
Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.
Job Purpose
The Sales Analyst will be responsible for compiling, analyzing, and clearly communicating analytical findings to help support our Professional, Hardware, and Distribution Sales Teams. This position will have responsibility across multiple channels within Pro Hardware Distribution. This individual is an enthusiastic supporter of business needs across multiple levels, is organized, and thrives in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.
Job Title: Sales Analyst
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Department: Rust-Oleum US Sales
Reports To: Vice President of Sales, Professional Hardware Distribution
Direct Reports/Manages others: No
Salary Target Range: $62,000 - $72,000, bonus eligible
Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.
Job Purpose
The Sales Analyst will be responsible for compiling, analyzing, and clearly communicating analytical findings to help support our Professional, Hardware, and Distribution Sales Teams. This position will have responsibility across multiple channels within Pro Hardware Distribution. This individual is an enthusiastic supporter of business needs across multiple levels, is organized, and thrives in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver daily sales reporting, including performance metrics, open orders, shipments, and ad hoc analysis to support the PHD Sales Team
- Maintain and optimize sales credit reporting to ensure accurate attribution across all sales employees
- Collaborate with sales leadership to develop, track, and refine sales forecasts
- Generate monthly commission statements for rep group partners
- Provide consistent channel-level reporting, tracking performance against Growth Target Objectives and highlighting key trends
- Identify underperforming accounts and recommend actionable strategies to drive growth
- Manage and enhance the sales opportunity tracking process to ensure accuracy and pipeline visibility
- BA/BS degree required.
- 1-3 years relevant business experience in CPG industry with supplier, retailer, or broker.
- Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
- SAP/PowerBI experience preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated and strong analytical / problem solving skills
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.