DISTRICT SALES ANALYST

AB InBev Africa; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Sales Analyst to provide critical insights for District Sales Teams. In this role, you will analyze sales data, support business planning, and generate performance reports that drive strategic decisions. Your analytical skills will be key in identifying opportunities and trends, while your organizational abilities will ensure the accuracy of sales data. Join a dynamic team that values your contributions and offers the chance to make a real impact in the sales landscape. If you're passionate about data-driven decision-making and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of sales experience is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales data to generate local insights for business planning.
• Provide performance reports covering volume, pricing, and promotions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

BCom or related Business Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA

It’s who we are as a company, our culture, heritage, and future. We seek passionate, talented, and curious individuals, providing them with the resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. Join a team that dreams as big as you do.

Key Purpose

The key purpose of this role is to provide District Sales Teams with deep-dives and localized sales analysis, informed by a centralized retail intelligence platform, resulting in insights that support the District Business Plan.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Analyze sales data to generate local insights and support the District Manager with business planning requirements.
2. Assist Sales Managers with quarterly sales plans, including localized deep dives and trend analysis.
3. Identify weekly opportunities or issues for the sales teams.
4. Review standard reporting packs and provide recommendations to Sales Managers and the District Manager.
5. Provide daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports down to sales representative level, covering volume, pricing, retention, BEES, trade schemes, availability, calling, promotions, and scorecards.
6. Maintain the integrity and accuracy of Sales Masterdata.
7. Assist Sales Managers and the District Manager with Customer Free Beer Credits (FBCs).
8. Create purchase orders and handle other PTP queries for Sales Managers and the District Manager.

Key Attributes and Competencies

1. Excellent attention to detail and highly analytical skills.
2. Strong organization and planning abilities.
3. Effective time management.
4. Good communication skills.
5. Ability to operate efficiently in a matrix environment.
6. Proficient in systems such as MS Office.
7. Initiative and ability to analyze market trends creatively.
8. Strong interpersonal, influencing, and internal customer liaison skills.
9. Ability to make recommendations and implement changes based on internal customer needs.

Minimum Requirements

• BCom or related Business Degree.
• 1–2 years of sales experience is advantageous.

Additional Information

• Band: IX

SAB/ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments will align with SAB/ABInBev's employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advertisement lists minimum requirements; management may consider additional relevant information during shortlisting.