Sr Analyst, Voice of Guest Insights

Primary Responsibilities Voice of Guest Analysis: Gather and analyze guest feedback from multiple sources (e.g., surveys, contact center data, online reviews) to identify trends, issues, and opportunities. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports that communicate key guest insights, operational performance, and satisfaction metrics to leadership and operational teams. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Operations and Guest Services teams to address critical guest pain points and recommend actionable solutions that drive guest satisfaction and operational efficiency. Collaborate with IT and data science teams to ensure seamless integration of VoG tools and technologies. Work with Marketing to assess the impact of promotional campaigns on guest sentiment and experience. Data-Driven Decision Making: Use advanced data analytics techniques to uncover insights that support data-driven decision-making at the corporate and store level. Identify root causes of recurring guest feedback themes and recommend operational or strategic changes. Partner with Operations to implement solutions that improve the guest experience, track the success of these initiatives, and make data-backed recommendations for continuous improvement. Contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing guest engagement, loyalty, and overall satisfaction. Reporting & Presentations: Present findings and recommendations to leadership, highlighting guest feedback trends, operational impact, and opportunities for improvement. Produce monthly and quarterly VoG reports to guide operational and strategic decisions. Qualifications (Education & Experience) Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Data Analytics, or a related field. 4-5 years of experience in a customer experience, operations support, or analytics role, preferably in the retail, food service, or hospitality industries. Experience with VoG or Voice of Customer (VoC) programs and tools (e.g., Medallia, Qualtrics, InMoment). Proficiency with analysis tools including Excel, PowerBI, OBIEE, Tableau, Medallia, Qualtrics, or similar Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills Ability to understand Panera’s business model through metrics and analysis that drive insights and actions Understanding of survey capabilities and experience with measures of guest satisfaction Effective style of presenting solutions to senior executives and staff at varying levels across the organization Strong analytical skills and experience using tools like Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or SQL for data analysis and reporting. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in a clear and actionable manner to cross-functional teams and leadership. A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Working Conditions Required travel – N/A Physical Requirements While performing this job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand, sit, talk hear & use hands and fingers to operate keyboards Direct Reports N/A Competitive Pay $104,942 to $125,930 annually. The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.