142 Sales Analyst jobs in South Africa

• Promote Company’s Operating Principles of Safety and Health, Environmental Stewardship, Highest Ethical Behavior, Respect for People & Quality throughout the company.
• Perform all work according to work orders as per requirement.
• Analyze sales, customer and product data and provide actionable insights to guide the sales and marketing departments.
• Daily, weekly & monthly performance reporting including dashboards that track sales and product performance against targets.
• Trend analysis and other ad-hoc analytical tasks.
• Contributing to the development of annual sales budgets, monthly forecasts, departmental plans, and objectives.
• Communicating regularly with the sales team to drive targeted actions, milestones, and awareness.
• Provide key financial and pricing data to the sales team and support on customer presentations reports.
• Maintaining material used in presentations, proposals, qualifications and other marketing tools and documents.
• Recommending changes to policies and procedures based on customer feedback or industry trends.
• Perform other administrative tasks within the sales departments as required.
• Use insights to optimize communication and planning in other departments.

Position Requirements:

• 1-2 years Sales related exposure would be advantageous.
• Strong research and data analysis skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, highly analytical.
• Good organization and planning skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Superior knowledge of systems such MS Office and specifically Excel.
• Comfortable with change and proactive in adapting to new situations.
• Results oriented and metrics driven.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment advantageous.
• Experience with SAP ERP would be advantageous.

Company Description

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It's our heritage and it's also our future. Because we don't just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

Job Description

The Opportunity

In this position you will be part of the Sales team, and you are responsible for supporting Mattel South Africa sales and marketing team.

Your primary responsibilities are to:

• Develop and maintain sales and inventory reports, dashboards and key performance indicators to track effectiveness of sales activities and inventory levels
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to evaluate the effectiveness of reports, generate insights and execute necessary updates
• Assisting in maintenance of sales forecasting file and support on uploading monthly sales forecast of customers
• Assisting in maintenance of product split template for sales team and responsible for maintenance
• Assisting in sharing weekly customer sales-out (POS) data with sales intelligence platform (Tableau)
• Assisting with analyzing of data and finding gaps in listings, stock availability.
• Assisting in product listing to customers in terms of legal documentation and shipment customization
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis and reporting to support various business initiatives
• Monthly update of Sales Dashboard
• Online Maintenance and Overall sales Support

Qualifications

What does it take to succeed?

• You know how to get things done with a large international matrix organization, based on your previous experience within a similar context, building collaborative teams and communicating with impact across the organization.
• Solid project management skills are required. Previous brand management experience is a definitive asset.
• You are a self-starter and self-motivator.

Qualifications

• University degree in business, economics, finance or related field
• 1+ years of experience in sales analysis, business analysis or similar role
• Business fluent in English
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Good project management skills and the ability to handle various projects in parallel

Additional Information

What It's Like To Work Here:

We are a purpose-driven company aiming to empower the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors

• We collaborate Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process, and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute We are a performance driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best in class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children's and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world's leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Visit us at https and .

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Company Description

Alliance Media is Africa's leader in billboard and airport advertising, offering the widest Out Of Home (OOH) coverage across the continent. With 20 years of experience and operating in 23 countries, Alliance Media has been awarded the European Union Award for innovative media and the prestigious "Best Outdoor Advertising Company" award in multiple markets for the past seven consecutive years. Our advertising coverage ensures high visibility for brands all over Africa.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Sales Analyst/Manager located in Rosebank. The Sales Analyst/Manager will be responsible for analyzing sales data, generating sales reports, forecasting sales trends, and creating sales strategies. Additional responsibilities include managing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and collaborating with the marketing team to develop marketing plans. Regular coordination with regional sales teams to ensure targets are met is also part of the day-to-day tasks.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills, including data analysis and sales forecasting
• Experience in sales strategy creation and implementation
• Client relationship management and business development skills
• Collaboration and coordination with marketing and sales teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on-site in Rosebank
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Statistics, or related field
• Experience in the advertising industry is beneficial

Valeo is a global tech company dedicated to designing innovative solutions to reinvent mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision is to invent greener and more secure mobility through solutions focused on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leaders in our industry and recognized as one of the world's most innovative companies.

1. Analyze, verify, and challenge the consistency of sales reporting across relevant sites.
2. Collaborate closely with Finance and Marketing teams to develop analyses supporting sales activities.
3. Collect, analyze, and compile data necessary for monitoring sales performance and updating key commercial indicators.
4. Create monthly presentations analyzing key commercial indicators such as Order Intake, SPI, Overdue, Sales, Raw Material, and Project Margin for relevant sites.
5. Support decision-making processes during annual sales cycles (Budget, CDP, MTP).
6. Ensure all deadlines are met by coordinating tasks within the sales network.
7. Provide accurate analysis of key performance indicators during sales processes and prepare relevant presentations to evaluate site performance.
8. Deliver relevant sales forecast information to sites and compile accurate, consolidated sales data for the MTP, including presentation materials.
9. Centralize and disseminate information regarding vehicle production within your perimeter.

• Promote Company’s Operating Principles of Safety and Health, Environmental Stewardship, Highest Ethical Behavior, Respect for People & Quality throughout the company.
• Perform all work according to work orders as per requirement.
• Analyze sales, customer and product data and provide actionable insights to guide the sales and marketing departments.
• Daily, weekly & monthly performance reporting including dashboards that track sales and product performance against targets.
• Trend analysis and other ad-hoc analytical tasks.
• Contributing to the development of annual sales budgets, Monthly forecasts, departmental plans, and objectives.
• Communicating regularly with the sales team to drive targeted actions, milestones, and awareness.
• Provide key financial and pricing data to the sales team and support on customer presentations reports.
• Maintaining material used in presentations, proposals, qualifications and other marketing tools and documents.
• Recommending changes to policies and procedures based on customer feedback or industry trends.
• Perform other administrative tasks within the sales departments as required.
• Use insights to optimize communication and planning in other departments.

Position Requirements:

• 1-2 years Sales related exposure would be advantageous.
• Strong research and data analysis skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, highly analytical.
• Good organization and planning skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Superior knowledge of systems such MS Office and specifically Excel.
• Comfortable with change and proactive in adapting to new situations.
• Results oriented and metrics driven.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment advantageous.
• Experience with SAP ERP would be advantageous.

Overview

Position: National Key Accounts Sales Analyst
Location: Sandton

• Matric
• Qualification in data analytics or similar would be advantageous
• Experience in a FMCG environment would receive preference
• Analytical with strong numeracy skills essential
• Advanced knowledge and skill on Microsoft excel and Micro Strategy essential

• Logical thinking
• Sense of Urgency
• Self-Motivated
• Deadline driven
• Highly analytical
• High energy levels
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a highly pressurized environment
• Able to work well with people cross functionally and have good communication skills
• Problem solver and takes ownership of issues to resolves them

• Daily sales & margin reporting.
• Monthly KAM Portfolio reporting and reviews with MD, COO and FD.
• Update & capture KAM Customer Portfolio Forecasts and Potential Spend.
• Margin report tracking & drive margin growth.
• Ensuring availability of up-to-date stock on hand reports.
• EDI & Integration reporting.
• Customer and Category Reach reporting.
• Promotional tracking and presenting results & feedback.
• New product listing tracking and presenting results & feedback.
• Daily Product category tracking and presenting results & feedback.
• Analyze, evaluate, and report sales performance data including patterns & trends.
• Customer Rebates & tracking.
• Debtors Age Analysis Reports & tracking.
• Acting as liaison & support between both the Key Accounts Managers & Contract Administrators.
• Extended support to Key Accounts team on Customer reviews, data analysis and feedback to support sales growth.
• Update filing on National Key Accounts Customer Trading terms and customer agreements as received and updated.
• Assist with retrieving information required to complete tender documents.
• Keeping information updated within online customer platforms like Oracle, Tsebo source and any other online procurement platforms.
• Analytical support in preparations for customer or supplier presentations/promotions/listing and feedback
• Create & load order templates
• Customer bespoke stock reporting support to KAM.
• Branch support on queries/loads/customer groups.
• Ad hoc reporting.

The role is responsible for analysing and interpreting data related to the organization’s performance in order to inform strategic decision-making. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the Sales Director and other business stakeholders to ensure that there are effective sales reports as and when required.

• Annually assist the Sales Director and the Sales Managers (Incl. medical devices) to create product-based sales targets for the sales team for the following year. Quarterly adjustments as per Financial Forecast results.
• In collaboration with Sales Director and Sales Managers (Incl. medical devices) maintain customer (territory) and product portfolio mapping by sales representative.
• Convert data received from Wholesalers monthly and send to Global SAP BI team to maintain the Wholesaler Cube.
• Update mapping for the WS and Sales Cube as and when necessary, e.g. new customers, new products, attribute 3 changes.
• Calculate sales team incentives Monthly/Quarterly/Annually.
• Continuous improvement of the various worksheets – Territory/Product/Rep/Region mapping tables.
• Provide the sales team with weekly updates – Sales vs Target YTD/MTD and 12-month unit sales trend.
• Assist the Sales Director/Sales Managers (Incl. medical devices) with adhoc reporting requests from time to time, e.g. Cycle Meetings and Sales Conference, Forecasting meetings.
• Collaborate with Sales Director/medical Devices BUM to build a monthly sale report.
• Continuous improvement of various reports e.g. formats, content.
• Compile Waste Management reports for participating customers.
• Back up for Market Intelligence manager in budgeting, forecasting and MTS processes.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Tertiary Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or a related field.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Strong proficiency in BI tools such as Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience in preparing and analysing sales force data (CRM), evaluating performance against targets.
• Solid understanding of financial systems and reporting processes.
• Ability to communicate complex data insights in a clear and concise manner.
• Detail-oriented with a strong analytical mindset.
• Collaborative team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with relevant databases and data extraction techniques.

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