Sales Business Analyst

Sales Analytics & Performance Management

  • Develop and maintain sales reports, dashboards, KPIs, and analytical tools.
  • Analyze sales performance, trends, gaps, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable insights to Sales Management.
  • Conduct product, channel, customer, and market analysis to support business decisions.
  • Monitor sales activities and evaluate Plan vs. Actual performance.

Sales Planning & Forecasting

  • Support sales budgeting, business planning, forecasting, and performance reviews.
  • Perform variance analysis between Budget, Forecast, and Actual Sales.
  • Partner with Supply Chain and key stakeholders to improve demand planning and forecasting accuracy.
  • Conduct ROI, trend, risk, and opportunity analyses to support commercial strategies.

Sales Operations & Administration

  • Prepare and distribute regular sales reports and business updates.
  • Manage sales-related documentation, approvals, rebates, dealer registrations, and incentive calculations.
  • Support contract preparation and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.

Salesforce & Systems Management

  • Act as the key user and local owner of Salesforce CRM.
  • Support system enhancements, user training, process improvements, and data quality management.
  • Translate business requirements into system solutions and drive user adoption.

Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, and other functions.
  • Present insights and recommendations to support business decision-making.
  • Build strong cross-functional relationships and provide responsive business support.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Supply Chain, or related fields.
  • 3-5 years of experience in Business Analysis, Sales Operations, Sales Analytics, or related functions.
  • Good understanding of sales processes, forecasting, budgeting, and business performance management.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Power BI; Salesforce experience is an advantage.
  • Strong business acumen and knowledge of cross-functional operations.

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