Junior Data Analyst

One Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

One Recruitment seeks a Junior Data Analyst to support nationwide field operations. You will transform data into insights that drive sales performance, reporting, and strategic growth across multiple teams.

The role collaborates with senior management, sales leadership, HR, and recruitment to deliver dashboards, KPI reporting, and data governance with a strong eye for accuracy and GDPR compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to interpret data and present findings clearly.
• Experience creating reports and dashboards.
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Reporting: collect, analyze, and interpret data from multiple systems and produce reports.
• Sales Performance Analysis: monitor field sales performance and KPIs; provide actionable insights.
• Business Intelligence: build dashboards and visual reports; support forecasting and planning.
• Data Quality & Governance: ensure data accuracy; GDPR compliance and process improvements.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Reporting

Problem solving

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Job Title: Junior Data Analyst

About the Role:

We are looking for a proactive and analytical Data Analyst to join our growing team and play a key role in supporting our nationwide field sales operations. As our Data Analyst, you will transform data into meaningful insights that drive business decisions, improve sales performance, and support strategic growth. You will work closely with senior management, sales leadership, HR, and recruitment to analyse performance trends, identify opportunities, and provide accurate reporting across the business. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, has a passion for data, and wants to make a real impact in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, analyse, and interpret data from multiple business systems.
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports for senior management.
• Develop dashboards and KPI reports to monitor business performance.
• Identify trends, patterns, and opportunities to improve sales and operational efficiency.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of business data.

Sales Performance Analysis

• Analyse field sales performance against company KPIs.
• Monitor key metrics including sales conversion, quality of sale, cancellations (breakage), productivity, and regional performance.
• Provide actionable insights to support decision-making and improve commercial performance.
• Track individual, team, and regional sales trends.

Business Intelligence

• Work with management to understand reporting requirements and business objectives.
• Create meaningful visual reports and dashboards using business intelligence tools.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and performance planning.
• Identify areas for process improvement using data-driven insights.

Data Quality & Governance

• Maintain accurate databases and reporting systems.
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and company data protection policies.
• Continuously improve reporting processes and automation.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Previous experience in a Data Analyst or Business Analyst role.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, and complex formulas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Experience creating reports and dashboards.
• Ability to interpret data and present findings clearly.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience using Power BI or Tableau.
• SQL knowledge.
• Experience working within a sales, retail, utilities, telecommunications, or field sales environment.
• Understanding of sales KPIs and commercial reporting.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be:

• Highly analytical and naturally curious.
• Detail-oriented with excellent accuracy.
• Commercially aware and able to identify business opportunities through data.
• A confident communicator who can present insights clearly.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and using data to drive results.

Why Join Us?

You’ll become part of a growing organisation where data plays a key role in shaping business decisions. Your work will directly influence sales performance, operational efficiency, recruitment strategy, and overall business growth. This is an opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, contribute to exciting projects, and develop your career in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing learning and development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Modern office environment.
• Opportunity to influence business strategy through data and insight.