Elan Partners

Design and develop BI reporting solutions using SQL Server, Power BI, and SSIS while collaborating with teams to optimize data integrations and dashboards. | Requires 7+ years advanced SQL experience, expert Power BI skills including DAX and Power Query, cloud development on Azure, and strong communication and analytical abilities. | Title: Sr. BI Analyst (SQL, Power BI, SSIS, Azure) 3-6 month contract w/ potential for hire No Sponsorship Remote The Senior BI Analyst will be able to design solutions from the ground up while also understanding the data requirements that drive business decisions, including forecasting, KPIs, and operational excellence. This role will collaborate closely with teams across IT and business functions and influence stakeholders through analytics and data-driven insights. Requirements: • Advanced SQL knowledge with 7+ years of experience across multiple platforms (SQL Server, Oracle, etc.), including database modeling, creation, and operations • Expert-level proficiency in DAX, Power Query, and SQL, with proven ability to build efficient data models and perform complex queries • Hands-on experience building and maintaining Dataflows and Datamarts in Power BI Service • Expertise in optimizing Power BI reports and queries for faster performance and improved responsiveness • Strong experience with reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and SSRS • Experience with cloud development on Azure, AWS, or GCP (Azure strongly preferred) • Excellent management, communication, and collaboration skills with a focus on process improvement, automation, and optimization • Highly proficient in working with large datasets in spreadsheets and enterprise information systems • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, or related field • Ability to translate loosely defined requirements into actionable BI solutions • Skilled in delivering effective training and presentations to senior management and business groups • Strong analytical, organizational, and multi-tasking abilities Preferred: • Familiarity with systems integration using tools and languages such as SSIS, C#, Python, and JavaScript • Experience building Power Automate Flows is a plus Responsibilities: • Design and development of reporting solutions utilizing SQL Server and Power BI • Design and development of data integrations utilizing SQL and SSIS • Develop, document, and maintain Power BI and Tableau dashboards utilizing best practices and industry standards. • Analyze the existing transactional data repositories to identify and create data mapping and business rules for ETL, based on business needs. • Contribute to and partner with Product and Development teams in the creation of procedural automation and associated project lifecycle, including concept delivery, user testing, and deployment. • Establish regular validation processes to ensure data integrity and recommend new reports, feeds, and processes to support the business model. • Provide technical guidance to other members of the development team. • Identify and implement potential enhancements in collaboration with stakeholders.

Lead a regional sales team to grow customer base and EBITDA by developing proposals, managing budgets, building relationships, and applying strategic sales tactics in the petroleum industry. | Bachelor's degree, 8 years sales experience including 4+ years in petroleum industry, expertise in economic modeling and proposal creation, proficiency with Salesforce and related platforms, ability to travel regionally 50%+, and preferably an established book of business in Houston. | Job Title: Sales Manager, Branded/B2B (Houston, Dallas, or San Antonio) Direct Hire Opportunity No Sponsorship Remote/Travel within the Greater Houston Area Job Overview: The Sales Manager for Houston and surrounding areas will lead a regional team, building and maintaining relationships, and driving growth by expanding the customer base through dealers and distributors and conversions. This role requires strong business and financial acumen and demonstrated experience negotiating deals, running economic models and developing proposals within financial metrics and targets. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree. • 8 years of sales experience, with at least 4+ years in the petroleum industry (Branded or Wholesale) • Experience creating economic/sales modeling forecasts of customer anticipated volume/margin utilizing (Volume, Leverage, Coverage, EBITDA, IRR, and Client). • Experience creating and presenting proposal offers for prospective accounts. • Experience establishing relationships with new business opportunities in existing and target growth markets. • Experience utilizing technology platforms: Salesforce, Right Angle, Concur, etc. • Experience preparing annual budget and growth requirements for assigned territory and reporting sales activity, and key performance metrics frequently. • Ability to travel regionally (Houston and surrounding areas) 50%+ • Preferred - Industry Knowledge, established book of business based in Houston, Texas Responsibilities: This role is responsible for driving regional (Houston and surrounding areas) strategy by leveraging supply advantages to grow the customer base and EBITDA, identifying new market opportunities, and leading the regional team. • Understands prospect needs and offers tailored, value-driven solutions to meet sales and financial goals. • Guides the team to develop proposals that align with company economic targets. • Builds relationships in existing and emerging markets to generate new business. • Prepares annual budgets and growth targets for the region. • Applies strategic thinking to overcome objections and close deals. • Attends industry events to source leads, build pipelines, and stay current on market trends. • Manages the credit process by collecting customer financials and submitting through Salesforce. • Develops initial economic models based on contract metrics (EBITDA, IRR, Client, Volume, Leverage, Coverage). • Ensures offers are competitive and consistent with the market to protect existing relationships. • Delivers professional proposals and works cross-functionally to finalize contracts. • Serves as a trusted advisor, bringing deep industry and market insight to every engagement.