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At Makita USA, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our success. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. When you join Makita, you become part of a dynamic, innovative, and team-oriented culture that values hard work and dedication.

Makita is a worldwide leader in the professional power tool industry. Over the past 100 years, we have built a reputation for using the finest raw materials, the most advanced manufacturing equipment, and the most rigorous quality testing in the industry. Headquartered in La Mirada, CA, Makita U.S.A., with offices in Reno, NV, Wilmer, TX, and Flowery Branch, GA, has brought Makita's best-in -class engineering advantage to professional power tool users in America since 1970.

Job Summary: The Retail Sales Analyst supports Makita’s Home Depot retail store and e-commerce business, with primary responsibility for analyzing store sales performance, monitoring sell-through trends, supporting account activity, and assisting with monthly order forecasting. This role uses analytical tools provided by Makita and The Home Depot to identify opportunities, support decision-making, and help National Account Managers maintain strong customer execution. The position requires frequent collaboration with Home Depot partners, internal account teams, and cross-functional Makita departments to support Makita’s “Best-In-Class Engineering & Innovation” brand position and extensive product offering.

Essential Job Duties: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare and distribute weekly and year-to-date point-of-sale reporting for the Home Depot team, including updates to standard weekly reporting spreadsheets used by Home Depot National Account Managers.
• Monitor product sell-through for Home Depot events, special programs, and Makita planning assortments.
• Track daily Home Depot store purchases and provide weekly summaries and analytics related to complete shipments, short shipments, and potential lost sales.
• Support promotion execution by maintaining promotional spreadsheets, presentation decks, Smartsheet trackers, and related planning materials.
• Participate in scheduled customer conference calls with Home Depot merchants and National Account Managers, as needed.
• Maintain regular communication with Home Depot partners to support category-level performance, inventory alignment, and account relationship management.
• Provide ad hoc analytical and administrative support to Home Depot National Account Managers.
• Attend weekly Home Depot National Account meetings and guide new product setup, SKU maintenance, and upcoming or active promotions.
• Participate in quarterly product training sessions in Flowery Branch, GA.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills Required:

• Analytical and Reporting Skills: Ability to collect, research, analyze, and present sales, inventory, promotional, and operational data in a clear and actionable format.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with customers, managers, cross-functional teams, and external partners.
• Project and Time Management: Ability to prioritize work, coordinate projects, manage deadlines, communicate progress, and complete assignments accurately and on time.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with Power BI or comparable business intelligence tools is preferred.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making: Ability to identify issues, analyze information, develop alternative solutions, exercise sound judgment, and recommend timely actions.
• Customer and Relationship Management: Ability to respond promptly to customer needs, support account relationships, solicit feedback, and meet commitments.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with others, maintain confidentiality, contribute to a positive team environment, and support shared goals.
• Business Acumen: Understanding of business implications, profitability, market conditions, competition, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Professionalism and Ethics: Demonstrates integrity, respect, accountability, confidentiality, sound judgment, and commitment to organizational values.
• Adaptability and Initiative: Ability to manage competing priorities, respond to change, seek development opportunities, and identify ways to improve processes and results.
• Quality and Accuracy: Demonstrates attention to detail, monitors work for accuracy, applies feedback, and continuously looks for ways to improve quality.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business materials, technical procedures, and professional communications; ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and procedural documentation.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate and interpret business-related figures, including percentages, discounts, commissions, proportions, and other common metrics.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply sound judgment and practical problem-solving skills to carry out instructions and resolve issues involving multiple variables.
• Systems Knowledge: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI or comparable BI software, the Makita Employee Portal, and common internet browsers.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required to regularly use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

Required to regularly stand; walk; and stoop, bend or reach above head.

Required to frequently sit.

May be required to occasionally lift, push or pull up to 75 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Able to ascend and descend stairs.

Continuously reach out to sort miscellaneous items.

Physically & mentally able to work in an environment that may be subject to strict deadlines and multiple projects.

Work Environment:

This position follows a hybrid work arrangement, with time split between the company’s Flowery Branch, GA office and remote work. The role operates primarily in a fast-paced office environment that supports continuous learning and may involve high demand and volume. Standard office equipment is routinely used, including computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Travel: 10% - 20% of travel may be required for meetings, training seminars, trade shows, and end-user presentations.

Education and/or Experience Desired:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field required.
• Four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Our Benefits Include:

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options after 30 days of employment
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and well-being
• Paid subscription to Headspace and 5 other members of your choice

Financial Security

• Competitive pay & performance-based incentives
• Company branded vehicle provided
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Basic Term Life insurance is 100% company paid
• Long-term Disability Coverage 100% company paid
• Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Coverage: Critical illness, accidental, hospital indemnity, whole life, and supplemental life plans.

Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays)
• Employee discounts on Makita tools and accessories - because we know you love quality tools!

Career Growth & Development

• Training programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Collaborative, innovative work environment

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Disclaimer:

This description is based on management's assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared. It is a general guideline for managers and employees, but it does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all of the elements of the job. Management reserves the right to modify the description at any time, or to vary the duties and responsibilities of the job on a temporary or indefinite basis to meet production, scheduling, or staffing needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, veteran status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, medical (including genetic characteristics or cancer diagnosis), actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. All such discrimination is prohibited. Additionally, the Company will provide registered domestic partners with all rights and benefits as required by Law. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers from requesting or requiring genetic information of an individual or family member of the individual. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws and providing equal employment opportunities.