Sales Analyst

Eskort (Pty) Ltd; Irene; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskort (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Sales/Marketing Analyst to drive profitability through data-driven insights in the Gauteng region. You will analyze product performance, pricing strategies, and customer trends to inform business decisions across FMCG meat categories.

The role requires 3-6 years in a similar function, a bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Finance, and strong skills in data analytics and reporting using BI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or Finance.
• 3-6 years Sales or Marketing Analyst related function.
• Knowledge of FMCG industry, meat sector, pricing strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data management

Trend analysis

Sales reporting

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Meat industry knowledge

Customer insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or Finance

Degree in Supply Chain or Logistics (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft BI

Qlikview

Microsoft Applications

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or Finance.
• A degree in Supply Chain or Logistics can be an advantage.

EXPERIENCE

• 3-6 years Sales or Marketing Analyst related function

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Product analysis – costing and profitability analysis
• Data analytics
• Data modeling
• Sales and Marketing Systems
• Market research methodology
• Competitor analysis
• Microsoft BI, Qlikview, Microsoft Applications and related systems
• Understanding of meat and retail business models
• Understanding Pricing Strategies

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze and interpret large sets of sales data to make informed decisions
• Data Management: Proficiency in handling large datasets, ensuring accuracy, and creating reports for stakeholders
• Trend Analysis: Ability to track market trends, sales performance, and customer behaviors to forecast future sales and demand
• Sales Reporting: Experience in creating and presenting detailed sales reports, dashboards, and insights to senior management.
• Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying issues in sales data and coming up with actionable solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in analyzing and presenting data.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of FMCG Industry: Understanding of the dynamics of the meat sector, market demand cycles, pricing, and competition.
• Customer Insights: Ability to analyze consumer behavior and sales patterns to help improve product offerings or adjust strategies.