Sales Analyst

I have a career-launching opportunity for an aspiring Analyst to join a rapidly growing SME in the consumer product sector. The successful candidate will support the sales team and the organisation in making data driven decisions. The role will focus on compiling and analysing sales and market data and providing valuable feedback and actionable insights to guide the organisations promotional and sales activities.

Responsibilities:

• Examine sales reports to identify sales patterns and areas for improvement
• Monitoring and evaluating sales performance
• Rolling sales forecast including sales to budget variance analysis
• Sales reporting and forecasting
• Sourcing sales data for analysis as required
• Identify markets to target with marketing and promotional efforts
• Sales reporting and forecasting 

Requirements:

• Degree / Diploma in Finance / Stats / Maths / Accounting
• 1 - 2 years' experience in finance and analysis
• Highly numerate and analytical with a penchant for figures
• Good knowledge and abilities related to data interpretation
• Advanced Excel skills essential, exposure to BI tools advantageous
• Investigative nature, keem problem solving skills
• Tenacious, driven and hungry to learn
• Important logistical points are that the role is 100% office-based and located in the Southern Suburbs - please only reach out if this suits you 

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