Controller Direct Sales (m/f/d)

HYROX is a global sports event series that combines running and functional fitness training in a unique race format. Founded in Germany in 2017, HYROX has evolved into a worldwide fitness movement with events across five continents, attracting tens of thousands of athletes every season.

As our Controller Direct Sales (d/w/m) , you are the compass for our retail and merchandise team. You don't just report on what happened; you tell us why it happened and what should happen next. By consolidating data from events, e-commerce, and other channels, you provide the insights needed to optimize stock, pricing, and assortment. You bridge the gap between Finance and Controlling to our direct sales oder merchandise team, ensuring our growth is backed by solid numbers.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Analysis & Optimization

• The Source of Truth: Consolidate, clean, and analyze merchandise sales data across all channels (Event Retail, Online Store, Partners).
• Trend Spotting: Identify sales trends and opportunities to optimize product assortment, pricing strategies, and stock replenishment.
• Performance: Evaluate product performance across different markets and platforms to understand regional preferences.

Planning & Forecasting

• Crystal Ball: Provide data-driven insights to support order planning, demand forecasting, and annual budgeting.
• Inventory Logic: Help balance stock levels to maximize availability while minimizing overstock risks.

Reporting & Visualization

• Dashboards: Build and maintain clear, actionable reports using visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker) for stakeholders and management.
• Data Integrity: Ensure high data quality, consistency, and accuracy across all reporting tools.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• The Bridge: Partner with IT and Ops to improve data pipelines and system integrations.
• Finance Alignment: Collaborate with Finance, Controlling, and Accounting on invoicing processes and inventory reconciliation.

YOUR PROFILE

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in a data or business analytics role. Ideally within Retail, Sports, or Consumer Goods (FMCG) .
• Tech Stack: Advanced proficiency in Excel is a must. Strong skills in data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker Studio). Experience with SQL and/or Python is a strong plus.
• Retail IQ: Solid understanding of sales metrics (sell-through, conversion), margins, and inventory KPIs.
• Communication: You can translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for non-tech stakeholders.
• Language: You speak English on C-Level; German is a plus.
• Passion: You love fitness, sports, and making decisions based on facts.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The opportunity to take on responsibility in a fast-growing, international company with a strong sports DNA.
• Flat hierarchies, quick decision-making processes, and plenty of room for your ideas.
• A motivated, international team with a genuine passion for sports and events.
• A healthy work-life balance thanks to flexible, trust-based working hours.
• A modern office in a top location – right in Hamburg Altona with excellent transport connections.
• 28 vacation days to recharge and reset.
• A Wellpass membership and discounted lunch options in-house.
• Your Deutschlandticket is fully covered by us – nationwide mobility, 100% on us.
• Employee discounts in our HYROX stores.

INTERESTED?

Then we look forward to receiving your application. Simply upload your CV as a PDF (no photo required) and answer the questions in the application form. Your contact person is Isabelle (HYROX People).

We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We value diversity and are committed to fostering equal opportunity for all.