What does a Sales Analyst do?
A sales analyst evaluates and identifies trends in sales by analyzing industry data, from both within a company and outside. This involves collecting and examining data and using the information gathered to create coherent, intelligent reports, then presenting your reports to your team and to management.
The minimum education required by many companies is a bachelor's degree in accounting, marketing or another related field. A successful sales analyst will also be highly motivated, a self-starter and a great team player. High standards and attention to detail are a must in order to produce quality work.
- compile and analyze data over time to forecast sales trends
- communicate with management team regularly
- review past sales data to determine trends in productivity
- prepare accurate reports using data from internal and external sources
- evaluate third-party data to determine best practices for company success
- present actionable information and insights to team members and management
- gather and analyze data in order to understand problems and address them proactively
- collaborate with team members and members of other departments
- bachelor's degree in accounting, marketing or finance
- strong knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software
- advanced problem-solving and analysis skills
- superior oral and written communication skills
- high level of organization and detail-orientation
- strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative
- good attitude toward teamwork as well as the ability to work independently
- demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize
- excellent time management
Sales Analyst Salaries
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Sales Analyst Career Path
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Years of Experience Distribution
Sales Analyst Insights
Pets Corner“The pay is not great but in all fairness the job is extremely easy and I do enjoy it”
Best Buy“As a retail worker its a dream you don’t do anything crazy and compensation is pretty good”
H&M“Good performance is rarely recognised in an effective manor while any dip in performance is not tolerated.”
Gravitational Marketing“I'm happy to have worked for such a great organization and will always recommend submitting an application.”
O2“career progression is not equally presented to everyone (although have to admit it started to change recently)”
Hotel Chocolat“had good management in store so was able to balance uni work well with my hours.”
Tesla“You learn how to deal with frustrated customers which is a great skill to learn.”
SMS“During that time I was able to build some great client relationships as well as life long friends.”
Frequently asked questions about the role and responsibilities of a Sales Analyst
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