Sr Sales Analyst (6-month Fixed Term Contract)

Mattel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading toy company in Johannesburg is seeking a Sales Support Analyst on a full-time, 6-month contract. You will develop sales and inventory dashboards, assist in sales forecasting, and collaborate with marketing teams. Ideal candidates have a degree in business or finance, English fluency, and strong analytical skills. Join us to empower the next generation and make a meaningful impact!

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data visualization tools.
• Business fluent in English.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Good project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain sales and inventory reports dashboards.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to evaluate effectiveness of reports.
• Assist in maintenance of sales forecasting file.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis and reporting to support business initiatives.

Skills

Sales Experience

Microsoft Access

Power BI

Pivot tables

Analysis Skills

Microsoft Powerpoint

Retail Link

Salesforce

Microsoft Excel

Sales Analysis

CRM Software

Data Analysis Skills

Education

University degree in business economics, finance or related field

1 years of experience in sales analysis or business analysis

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

This is a full time role on fixed term contract. The length of the contract is 6 months.

In this position you will be part of the Sales team and you are responsible for supporting Mattel South Africa sales and marketing team.

Your primary responsibilities are to :

• Develop and maintain sales and inventory reports dashboards and key performance indicators to track effectiveness of sales activities and inventory levels
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to evaluate the effectiveness of reports generate insights and execute necessary updates
• Assisting in maintenance of sales forecasting file and support on uploading monthly sales forecast of customers
• Assisting in maintenance of product split template for sales team and responsible for maintenance
• Assisting in sharing weekly customer sales-out (POS) data with sales intelligence platform (Tableau)
• Assisting with analyzing of data and finding gaps in listings stock availability.
• Assisting in product listing to customers in terms of legal documentation and shipment customization
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis and reporting to support various business initiatives
• Monthly update of Sales Dashboard
• Online Maintenance and Overall sales Support

Qualifications

What does it take to succeed

• You know how to get things done with a large international matrix organization based on your previous experience within a similar context building collaborative teams and communicating with impact across the organization.
• Solid project management skills are required. Previous brand management experience is a definitive asset.
• You are a self-starter and self-motivator.

Education & Experience :

• University degree in business economics finance or related field
• 1 years of experience in sales analysis business analysis or similar role
• Business fluent in English
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent MS Office skills (Excel PowerPoint Word)
• Good project management skills and the ability to handle various projects in parallel

Additional Information

What Its Like To Work Here

We are a purpose-driven company aiming to empower the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors

• We collaborate Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute We are a performance driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best in class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Microsoft Access,Power BI,Pivot tables,Analysis Skills,Microsoft Powerpoint,Retail Link,Salesforce,Microsoft Excel,Sales Analysis,CRM Software,Data Analysis Skills

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1