Sales Analyst

Edge Executive Search; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Analyst in Johannesburg to assist in evaluating sales trends and maintaining data integrity. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in sales analysis within an established organization. Responsibilities include preparing sales forecasts, ensuring compliance in sale procedures, and reporting to finance. Competency in SQL and Power BI is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience as a Sales Analyst and/or Data Mining in an established organisation.
• Solid grasp of reporting techniques and databases.
• Up-to-date with current data mining trends and tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sales & Marketing Director in evaluating and identifying trends in sales.
• Ensure data integrity of all sales-driven information.
• Provide month-end analysis and reporting as required by Finance.

Skills

Data analysis

Sales forecasting

Reporting techniques

SQL

Power BI

Education

Relevant tertiary education

Tools

Qlikview

no SQL

Job description

Reference : JHB

• RM-1Assist the Sales & Marketing Director in evaluating and identifying trends in sales by analysing complex data and generating meaningful reports to develop actionable steps in improving revenue generation and continued profitability.

Maintain data integrity of all sales-driven information.

Duties & Responsibilities

Masterfiles

Intimate knowledge of all masterfiles & Masterfile categories relevant to Sales.Customer masterfiles, sales pricing structures, discount matrix, special pricing.

Continuous improvement on models & profitability by enhancing models.

Order Book

Process Owner for the Order Book. Ensure data is relevant and updated timeously. Scrutinise content of the order book & drive improvements with various department heads. Provide month-end analysis & reporting as required by Finance.

EMEA / Regional Reporting

Understand sales categories as required by EMEA definition. Ensure local entity is always aligned with Global definitions. Provide month-end sales reporting by market and by product to finance. Track & monitor the price increase effects versus budget.

Provide reports to finance. Analyse the reports & identify risk areas and trends to the Sales & Marketing Director.

Budgets / Forecast

Preparation & collation of data from Sales Heads of Departments.

Monthly assistance in formulating sales forecasts and presenting to finance.

Preparation of sales budget templates as required by EMEA.

Procedures

SOX champion for Sales procedures. Ensure compliance and optimal efficiencies in all sales procedures.

Adhoc

Adhoc requests from Executive Leadership & Sales department managers.

Additional Requirements

Perform other duties as and when required. Overtime as and when required. Ability to work with people from a diverse cultural background. Able to speak and write the English language.

Suggested Minimum Education, Training and Skills Requirements

Relevant tertiary education. A solid grasp of reporting techniques, databases. As this is a dynamic role, the applicant should be up to date with current data mining trends and tools (SQL, no SQL, Qlikview, Power BI).

Experience

3-5 years' experience as a Sales Analyst and / or Data Mining in an established organisation.