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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Sears Holdings Corporation is focused on hiring the best and brightest talent and rapidly developing this talent into our future business leaders through accelerated career paths and challenging, yet rewarding opportunities. As a member of the Business Analyst Program, you will be matched into a project-based role in one of SHC's Business Units. Business Analysts work in a variety of business functions such as Online, Multi-Channel, Finance, Home Appliances, Brand Management and Marketing. Additionally, the program provides a cohort experience of professional development through various activities, leadership discussions and mentoring.

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LOCATION
Hoffman Estates, Illinois

QUALIFICATIONS >>

A successful candidate will demonstrate the following characteristics:

  • Entrepreneurial: Energetic and innovative; an organizational change agent. Ability to lead initiatives from idea-generation to execution.
  • Analytical: Active curiosity; must enjoy gathering and digging deeply into data to identify issues and solve problems; outstanding academic performance.
  • Strong Work Ethic: Self-starter, able to demonstrate a strong, proactive approach; persistent and tenacious.
  • Positive, Can-do Attitude: Commitment to self-improvement and excellence.
  • Strong Business Acumen: Strong financial, strategic, operational and leadership skills; ability to quickly understand business models and key drivers.
  • Communication & Organizational Skills: Confidence to interact with senior management and maturity to succeed through teamwork; willingness to learn from and coach others; excellent Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills; ability to manage projects and work effectively under tight deadlines.
  • Focused on Results: Willingness to do whatever is necessary to deliver on objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES >>
  • Analysis: Collaborate with departments across the organization to develop insights based on data analysis. This includes gathering data and developing thoughtful, robust business analyses, as well as analyzing issues, developing insights and formulating data-based hypotheses.
  • Teamwork: Demonstrate the ability to lead small groups of individuals in support of specific initiatives, fosters teamwork, and works well in a collaborative environment.
  • Project Management: Establish and manage timelines, resource needs, costs and risks associated with project completion. Prepare recommendations for financial business cases and presentations for senior management.

OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY >>

This opportunity will enable you to receive the following:

  • Advanced experience in strategic analysis
  • Real-time application of value-creation to business
  • Unique career development
  • Exceptional networking opportunities

SUPPORT OFFERED >>

  • Comprehensive on-boarding
  • Weekly cohort meetings
  • Peer mentorship
  • Executive sponsorship
  • Dedicated program manager
  • Cross-functional business support
  • Rotational support

* Please review our staffing process to learn how to be considered for any of our college programs.


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