About Xenon Arc
At Xenon arc, we’re transforming how producers connect with their customers.
We partner with leading companies—ranging from industrial chemical manufacturers to global food ingredient providers—to solve complex challenges in reaching and serving hard-to-access markets. By acting as an extension of our clients' brands, we help them grow sales, optimize operations, and embrace digital transformation.
Our teams bring technical expertise, innovative digital tools, and a customer-focused approach to drive exceptional results. We don’t just distribute products—we create solutions that strengthen client-customer relationships and build lasting success.
The Business Analyst is responsible for developing a deep understanding of our prospective client’s business and leading the analysis, business configuration, and proposal design as part of our sales process. This includes evaluating our prospective client’s financial reports, historical sales data, and market trends to develop GTM options to improve our prospective client’s operations and commercial performance. The Business Analyst works collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including sales, operations, and finance. They work directly with the VP of Business Development to build the final client proposal and commercial strategy.
FLSA Classification
Exempt
Reports To
VP, Business Development
Essential Job Duties
- Lead YOY analysis on client transactional data to determine trends with clear win/loss reasons by customer, product, market, etc.
- Determine transactional/order complexities and identify opportunities to drive simplicity and cost savings
- Create growth plans based on emerging trends in client data such as products, customers, market segments, and applications
- Propose margin expansion opportunities by evaluating purchase volumes, price, etc.
- Design commercial and financial proposals for clients that are detailed, creative, innovative, and client-centric
- Monitor the competitive landscape, industry, and macroeconomic environment with frequent insights delivered to the VP, Business Development
- Develop an intimate knowledge of the Company’s value proposition, model and capabilities
- Represent the Company in a professional, enthusiastic, positive manner, and consistently maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field, MBA preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a commercial analyst or related role
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, data analytics, and presentation tools
- Proven track record of success in client development, financial strategy, and market analysis
- Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills with an ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership teams
- Strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills required
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc), required
- Entrepreneurial spirit with strong adaptability, creativity, and drive to succeed
- Strong team player; motivated and extremely customer centric
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in business administration
- Experience in chemical manufacturing industry
- Experience working with senior leadership teams across global 1B+ organizations
Benefits
- We offer competitive benefits: 2 medical plan offering with generous employer contributions, 100% employer paid dental, and vision for employees, a 401k with company match, free parking options, and paid holidays, vacation & sick time!
Location & Commitments
- Full-time, permanent
- Reports to office HQ in Bellevue, WA
- Work Schedule: 4 days in-office, 1 day work from home
Physical Demands
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position
- Must be able to operate a computer
Travel Required
Minimal (up to 25%)
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Xenon arc to grant equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, age, religion, political affiliation, gender, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. It is the intent and desire of Xenon arc that equal employment opportunity will be provided in all phases of the employment relationship. Xa is a Title VII employer and strictly prohibits any type of discrimination or harassment based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Employment opportunities and pay are and shall be open to all qualified applicants solely based on their experience, skills, and abilities.
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.