Sales Analyst - Data Analytics

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

ANALYTICS : 

- Analyze sales performance and report on comparisons between monthly and yearly periods, by customer, by region, by product and so on.

- Analyze sales performance against forecasts, and plot trendlines for various metrics

- Provide concise reports of analyses to aid in decision making by sales team and executives

TOOLS & SOFTWARE : 

- Microsoft Excel & Office Suite - Mastery of Microsoft Excel is required. Fluency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and other Office programs is required.

- Microsoft PowerBI - Experience in PowerBI is a plus. In general, visualizing and analyzing data is an important requirement

BASIC SKILLS : 

- Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

- Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

- Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

- Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

- Speaking- Talking to others to convey information effectively.

- Teamwork - Ability to work in a matrixed team environment, relying on influence to achieve common objectives.

- Written Communication- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

ADMINISTRATIVE : 

- Assists Sales persons through each internal step of the sales process.

- Maintaining and updating all internal databases of sales information

- Maintaining an accessible and organized filing system for sales and administrative professionals

- Handling all administrative duties for the sales department or team, including scheduling client conferences and meetings

- Providing assistance to management team members and executives as needed

- Performing data  duties in regards to metrics, sales figures and other key data

- Creating and processing sales invoices in a timely manner