Job Title: Sales Analyst
Sector: FMCGs
Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Permanent, Professional
Salary: Attractive

Job Summary
A leading FMCG company is looking for a Sales Analyst who will be responsible for evaluating and predicting sales trends in order to help the company optimize its promotional strategies and make informed suggestions for how to improve company profitability.

Responsibilities
collect and analyze data to evaluate monthly and annual sales goals, quotas and forecasts.
Analyze in-stock product variances against customer demand history and preferences in order to recommend and implement strategies to increase the sales of key products while maintaining high levels of in-stock to meet demands.
Provides suggestions for budget rearrangement and re-allocation of funds to save money.
Assists in implementing budget and marketing changes and evaluates results.
Uses sales prediction software to determine future trends.

Competencies Required
Ability to handle sales data using Microsoft excel extensively and also Microsoft word, outlook, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrate the ability to think both analytically and creatively.
Possesses strong problem-solving skills.
Demonstrates familiarity with budget software and budget analysis.
strong oral and written communication skills.

Qualification Requirements
Must have Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business administration, Finance or Accounting.
Must have at least 5years experience in the FMCG industry.

Qualified candidates should forward an updated copy of their CV in word format with “Sales Analyst” as subject to FMCGs@estradaiss.com