Sales Analyst Job Description
This position is responsible for a range of duties related to analytics, reporting, market insights, and industry trends. As well as interfacing between sales, marketing, business development, shoppers' insights, business analytics, and market research in developing and managing strategic solutions to drive profitability and category growth.
Sales Analyst Essential Job Functions :
- Create, maintain, and analyze the Company's sales data, including its customer and market data.
- Develop all documentation related to category management and sales activities.
- Determine sales potential based on new and existing sales data.
- Gathering and analyzing data to prepare detailed reports.
- Presenting weekly / monthly sales reports to the Senior Management.
- Suggesting ways to improve marketing and sales campaigns.
- Forecasting new industry and sales trends.
- Reviewing the company's past and current sales performance.
- Referring to internal and external data sources for report preparation.
- Presenting detailed insights, recommendations, and feedback on company sales.
- Analyzing the company's internal sales data and maintenance.
- Conducting thorough research on current market trends.
- Evaluating and developing pricing proposals.
- Optimizing sales activities.
- Comparing day-to-day sales productivity.
Sales Analyst Other Duties & Responsibilities :
Seek continuous improvement, more efficient and less expensive ways and means in work processes.Professional appearance and demeanor, with ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.Ability to be reliable, flexible, and able to maintain confidential information.Maintains high ethical standards in the workplace.Maintains good communication with other managers, staff & outside contacts.Reports all irregular issues and problems to management for solution.Comply with all company policies and procedures.Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment.Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.Sales Analyst Skills & Abilities Requirements :
Strong oral and written communication skills demonstrating the ability to collaborate and prepare communications / presentations, reports, and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.Ability to deliver quality work, manage time and multiple tasks in stressful situations effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and respond with urgency to requests while remaining focused on strategic imperatives.Proficient with PowerPoint and Excel, and able to utilize critical formulas and / or macros in Excel or similar software and willingness to learn new software, specifically the CRM systems.Strong analytical background and proven ability to convey / present complex information in a constructive and concise manner to high levels of leadership within the organization and with Field Sales, Broker Partners, and Retailers.Strong working knowledge of Syndicated Data (IRI and / or Nielsen).Strong mathematical, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills as well as great attention to detail.Teamwork skills and motivation to work effectively across functions collaboratively, as well as independently.Sales Support Education & Experience Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, supply chain management or related business field; or five or more years' related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum of three years' experience in Category Analyst position or a similar role.Experience working in a Food and Beverage, or CPG sales environment strongly preferred.Sales Support License / Certification : None
Measure of Performance : All interaction, results and position related skills will be measured through oral and written performance reviews.
Sales Analyst Work Environment :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Hybrid Work is performed remotely and in a professional office environment with quiet to moderate noise levels. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and various digital devices. This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are 40 hours per week Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Sales Analyst Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to regularly talk, hear, sit, and occasionally must stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms. Must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities include the ability to read and analyze data in hard copy and on a computer screen, measure or identify using eyesight and adjust vision focus.
Sales Analyst Travel Requirements : Occasional air and car travel may be required; may require traveling outside of the U.S.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.