Data Analyst Associate

Excelerate; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading skills transformation organization seeks a Data Analyst Associate to enable data-driven decisions across commercial teams. This role focuses on data consolidation, analysis, and generating insights to support business growth and improve commercial effectiveness. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field and several years of experience in data analysis, with proficiency in tools like Excel and Power BI.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in data analysis, preferably in sales or marketing.
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate data to identify trends and KPIs across teams.
• Generate reports for strategic decision-making.
• Design and maintain dashboards for performance metrics.

Skills

Excel

Data Analysis

Communication

Data Visualization

Statistical Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field

Tools

Google Sheets

Power BI

Tableau

CRM platforms (e.g., HubSpot)

Job description

About us

Excelerate is a skills transformation organisation that equips workforces with future skills. We learn organisations’ and individuals’ future skills needs, design learning solutions covering a breadth and depth of skills, and deliver transformational learning experiences.

We believe skills are vital to thriving in an evolving workplace landscape. ~500 organisations are powered by technology talent trained by Excelerate in data, coding, design, cybersecurity, telecommunications, product management, and other skills. We have also helped ~5,000 individuals upskill and reskill to remain relevant in the future economy.

We partner with leading global talent development organisations to deliver industry-recognised learning programmes. Collectively, our partners have trained and certified 700,000+ individuals in 20,000+ organisations globally.

About the role

As a Data Analyst Associate, you will play a pivotal role in enabling data-driven decision-making across our commercial teams i.e. marketing, sales, consulting, and client success. You will be responsible for consolidating, analysing, and translating complex data into insights that drive commercial performance and business growth.

Your key responsibilities

• Consolidate and analyse data from marketing, sales, consulting, and client success to identify trends, patterns, and KPIs
• Generate regular and ad-hoc reports for commercial teams and leadership to support strategic decision-making
• Design, build, and maintain dashboards that track key performance metrics, including conversion rates, pipeline velocity, win/loss ratios, and NPS scores
• Partner with commercial stakeholders to define and monitor team and individual KPIs
• Support revenue forecasting using historical data and market trends
• Conduct predictive and trend analyses to uncover growth opportunities and mitigate potential risks
• Optimise sales and marketing processes using data insights to improve lead conversion and workflow efficiency
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and implement commercial process improvements
• Contribute strategic insights and recommendations to improve commercial effectiveness and support revenue goals
• Support the development and upkeep of commercial data systems (e.g., CRM), including data collection processes and automation of recurring data tasks
• Participate in commercial planning processes by contributing to quarterly plans and evaluating the impact of initiatives

The ideal candidate

• Holds a Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Science, Data Analyst, Statistics, or a related field
• 3 to 4 years of experience in data analysis, preferably within sales, marketing, or commercial operations
• Highly proficient in Excel, Google Sheets, and familiar with data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Strong analytical mindset with a high attention to detail
• Skilled in distilling complex data into actionable insights and clear narratives
• Familiarity with CRM platforms (HubSpot is a plus!) and handling large datasets
• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills