Entry-Level Sales Data Analyst
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Collect, cleanse, and validate daily, weekly, and monthly sales data sets.
- Track key performance indicators (conversion rate, average deal size, pipeline velocity).
- Generate concise dashboards in Power BI or Tableau for real-time monitoring.
- Maintain and optimize the central sales database using Excel, SQL, and cloud warehousing tools.
- Document emerging market trends, seasonality shifts, and regional anomalies.
- Support quarterly and annual revenue forecasts with regression models and scenario analyses.
- Collaborate with sales managers to refine targeting, discount tiers, and upsell tactics.
- Champion data quality—design audits, reconcile discrepancies, and enforce naming conventions.
- Present actionable insights in clear, persuasive language to non-technical stakeholders.
- Continuously explore new analytics tools, APIs, and automation scripts to elevate efficiency.
Must-Have Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Economics, Computer Science, or related field.
- Intermediate Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, nested formulas) and basic SQL experience.
- Familiarity with at least one BI platform such as Looker, Tableau, or Power BI.
- Solid grasp of statistical concepts: mean, variance, correlation, confidence intervals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; you transform dense tables into engaging stories.
- Meticulous attention to detail—data integrity is never optional.
- Adaptability; priorities shift fast in a sales environment.
- Problem-solving mindset with the courage to challenge assumptions.
Nice-to-Have Extras
- Exposure to Python or R for data wrangling and visualization.
- Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot) and their reporting modules.
- Understanding of A/B testing frameworks and cohort analysis.
- Knowledge of retail, fintech, or e-commerce sales cycles.
- Certification in Google Analytics or similar platforms.
Growth Opportunities
- Rotate through cross-functional projects with marketing, product, and finance.
- Access internal learning paths covering advanced SQL, machine learning, and storytelling.
- Progress to Sales Analyst II or Revenue Operations Specialist within 18-24 months, based on impact.
How We Work
Our analytics team operates across time zones using agile rituals—stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives. We prize psychological safety; every idea is welcome, every question valid. Performance is measured by insight quality, stakeholder satisfaction, and continuous improvement, not by seat time.