Job Title:Sales Operations Analyst
Client Location:Reading,UK (hybrid)
Starting:Asap
Pay Rate:£178 per day(PAYE Inside IR35)
Duration:11 months
As an EMEA FieldSales Operations Analyst, you will leverage your expertise inBI and Data Scienceto 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 asPower 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 (e.g., 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.
Join our team and play a key role in driving operational excellence within our sales department.
Client Description:
A multinational cloud-based software company specialising in a series of products designed to drive creative innovation across multimedia. Used by millions around the world for personal and professional use across all industries.
Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.