Our client is looking for a Sales Operations Data Analyst to join their London/Reading based team, you will leverage your expertise in BI and Data Science to analyse sales data, drive operational efficiency, and provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, and an initiative-taking mindset towards problem-solving. Creative thinking and challenging the Status quo on a daily base will help you being successful in this role. You will join on a 12-month contracting basis. Based in Reading, UK, you will partner directly with sales and other functions in the Geo.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced BI and Data Science skills to analyse sales data using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SFDC (CRM Software), and SQL (Azure DBX preferred).
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations to provide stakeholders with insights into sales performance.
• Extract, clean, and manipulate data from various sources to support sales forecasting and territory planning.
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and create metrics to measure sales team effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data accuracy and integration across systems.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance sales productivity.
• Support sales leadership with special projects, presentations, and strategic initiatives as needed.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a numeric field (eg, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics) required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar analytical role within a demanding environment.
• Proficiency in BI and Data Science tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and SQL (experience with Azure DBX preferred).
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python is a bonus.
• Strong business acumen with excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

How you will make an impact

• By providing actionable insights derived from sales data to drive business growth and operational efficiency.
• By collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve data accuracy and integration.
• By supporting sales leadership with strategic initiatives and projects to optimize sales performance.

What you will do
Analyse sales data using BI and Data Science tools to provide insights into sales performance.
Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations for stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data accuracy and integration.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance sales productivity.
Support sales leadership with special projects and strategic initiatives.

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