Sales & Market Intelligence Analyst

NES Fircroft; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider is seeking a Sales and Market Intelligence Analyst in Dubai. This role focuses on analyzing CRM and market data to drive sales strategies and provide insights to leadership. Candidates should have a strong background in data analysis, experience in the Oil & Gas sector, and advanced skills in Excel and Power BI. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in sales analysis, preferably in Oil & Gas.
• Strong Excel skills including formulas and pivot tables.
• Knowledge of CRM and ERP systems essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze CRM data to support sales performance and strategy.
• Collect and interpret market intelligence in the O&G sector.
• Build reports and dashboards to provide insights.

Skills

Market analysis

Data visualization

CRM systems

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Postgraduate degree in Market Intelligence or Business Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

NES Fircroft Permanent Recruitment is looking for a Sales and Market Intelligence Analyst based in Dubai.

Our client focuses on innovative processes and technology to deliver cost-effective solutions. Today, it is the world’s leading supplier offering a comprehensive range of products and services, including pipes, fittings, valves, and more.

Executive Summary

Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and transforming market and CRM/ERP data into strategic insights to support client global sales and business development activities. This role will play a key part in identifying commercial opportunities, understanding industry trends, and providing decision-making support to sales leadership through reports, dashboards, and presentations. Knowledge of the Oil & Gas industry and pipeline-related projects is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze CRM data to track sales performance, customer behavior, and opportunity pipeline.
• Collect and interpret market intelligence, competitor movements, and trends in the O&G sector.
• Support the preparation of regional and global sales forecasts, strategic plans, and business reviews.
• Build visual dashboards and reports (Power BI, Excel) to provide commercial and operational insights.
• Identify key sales performance drivers and opportunities for revenue growth across client’s markets and materials.
• Prepare executive-level presentations combining internal data and market insights to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with regional sales, marketing, and product teams to define and refine commercial KPIs.
• Monitor and report on developments in global pipeline projects and energy market dynamics.
• Provide data-backed recommendations to optimize pricing, product mix, and go-to-market strategies.

Technical Requirements & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Economics, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field is required.
• Desirable: Postgraduate degree or certifications in Market Intelligence, Business Analytics, or Sales Strategy.
• Additional languages - Portuguese or others are a plus, but not mandatory.
• Solid academic foundation in quantitative analysis, commercial strategy, and industrial markets is a plus.
• Advanced Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data modeling, charts)
• Power BI for data visualization and dashboard creation
• PowerPoint for executive presentations and data storytelling
• Introduction to Data Analytics or Business Intelligence
• CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) – navigation, data extraction and reporting
• ERP systems (e.g., SAP) – basic understanding of business processes
• Data Cleaning & Transformation techniques
• Fundamentals of SQL (desirable)
• Courses in Statistics, Data Interpretation or Decision-Making Models
• Training in Data Privacy & Governance (desirable in global environments)
• 5 years of experience in sales analysis, commercial intelligence, or business strategy – preferably in Oil & Gas, Energy, or Industrial sectors.
• Experience working in or with market research firms is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex data and develop strategic commercial insights
• Experience working with CRM or ERP systems and creating dashboards or executive reports will be considered a strong advantage.
• Data interpretation and storytelling- translating complex datasets into actionable business insights.
• Attention to detail - strong data accuracy and validation mindset
• Data quality awareness – understanding of data consistency, governance, and traceability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - with a sales and operational mindset
• Collaboration in multicultural environments teamwork with remote and global stakeholders

Compensation Package

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.