Sales Analyst Region Middle East - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Hapag-Lloyd

    Hapag-Lloyd
    Hapag-Lloyd Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    1 week ago

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    Description

    We are looking for a sales analyst who can help us improve our sales performance by providing data-driven insights and recommendations. The sales analyst should be a proficient data analyst who can create and manipulate large data sets, visualize, and present data effectively, and automate repetitive tasks. The sales analyst should also be a good communicator who can work with various stakeholders, from senior management to individual sales team members, and persuade them with clear and compelling arguments.

    Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the budgeting and forecasting process: Work with the TM, LSC, and Areas to develop sales forecasts and budgets for the region, based on historical data, market trends, and other relevant factors.
  • Analyse budget and forecast data: Identify any discrepancies, trends, or areas where adjustments may be needed in the budget and forecast data.
  • Present budget and forecast data: Present the budget and forecast data to senior management and other stakeholders in a clear and concise manner, highlighting key insights and areas of concern.
  • Provide insights through dashboards: Create and maintain dashboards that show sales performance, market shares, and commodity mix, and identify areas for improvement.
  • Monitor performance: Monitor sales performance in the region on an ongoing basis, comparing actual results to the budget and utilization, and identify any deviations that may require corrective action.
  • Conduct sales performance evaluations: Evaluate individual sales team members' performance against established metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Sales incentive: Analyze sales data to determine the criteria for earning incentives, such as sales volume, revenue, or contribution margins.
  • Provide recommendations: Based on the budget and forecast data, provide recommendations on how to optimize sales performance in the region, such as adjusting pricing strategies or any other segmentations.
  • Required Skills:

  • Ability to create and manipulate large data sets using advanced Excel functions.
  • Proficient in data visualization and analysis through Excel charting and/or Power BI.
  • Capability to automate repetitive tasks and generate reports using Excel's VBA programming language.
  • Proficient in organizing and sorting large data sets through data cleansing and filtering.
  • Ability to generate forecasts and statistical analysis using Excel's data analysis tools.