Sales Analyst

Responsibilities

• Drive Commercial Performance
• Partner with Market Head and Sales Director to support revenue growth, order intake, and cash performance
• Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decisions and P&L performance
• Support business reviews, forecasts, and market performance tracking
• Deliver Insightful Analysis
• Analyze performance trends, KPIs, and pipeline data to identify opportunities and risks
• Build forecasting models using trend analysis and relevant analytical tools
• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations for leadership
• Be a Strategic Business Partner
• Act as a key liaison across Sales, Finance, HR, Marketing, and Legal
• Communicate insights clearly and influence senior stakeholders
• Drive discussions with data-backed recommendations
• Lead Operational Excellence
• Improve and standardize business processes, reporting, and tools
• Support implementation of global operations initiatives at market level
• Drive continuous improvement programs across systems, metrics, and workflows
• Enable Business Rhythm
• Manage business cadence (e.g., weekly reviews, state-of-business calls)
• Develop materials, agendas, and communications for leadership forums
• Ensure alignment and transparency across stakeholders

Requirements

• We are seeking someone who is:
• Analytical & Insightful - able to turn complex data into meaningful, actionable insights
• Curious & Proactive - constantly asking "why" and identifying improvement opportunities
• Strategic Thinker - able to connect data to business outcomes and long-term goals
• Strong Communicator - confident engaging and influencing stakeholders across all levels
• Independent & Driven - a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Detail-Oriented & Structured - maintains accuracy while managing multiple priorities
• 3+ years of experience in Sales Operations, Business Operations, or Finance (B2B environment preferred)
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI (knowledge of MS Access/Business Objects is a plus)
• Experience with forecasting, performance analysis, and reporting
• Familiarity with SAP is advantageous
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Why Join Us?
• Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and influence business outcomes
• High visibility role with regional exposure
• Be part of a dynamic, fast-paced organization driving growth and transformation
• Culture that values ownership, curiosity, and continuous improvement
• Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

Benefits

Additional Information

We are looking for a highly analytical, curious, and strategic individual to join our team as a Business Operations / Commercial Analyst . In this role, you will partner closely with the Market Head and Sales Director to drive business performance, enable data-driven decision making, and support the overall commercial growth agenda. You will play a critical role in transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights, identifying opportunities, raising risks, and influencing stakeholders across the organization.

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