REGENT Business School, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available:
Sales Planner/Analyst– Johannesburg
PURPOSE:
Responsible for the collection and analysis of sales data to increase sales productivity and customer satisfaction. The incumbent is expected to be comfortable with a start-up environment, demonstrate ambiguity and have the ability to produce new ideas which will assist the business with continuous improvement.

CORE FUNCTIONS:
• Responsible for the collection, analysis and reporting of sales related data in an ongoing effort to increase overall sales productivity
• Develops presentations that analyze sales and marketing activities and achievements
• Proactively analyzes win-loss data and reports on key findings to management
• Assists in the identification and development of business opportunities through analysis and interpretation of consumer, customer and market data
• Sales forecasting to facilitate accurate sales and monitors customer specific data
• Provide sales reports, margin analysis and key performance metrics
• Evaluates the effectiveness of promotional efforts in the market using available data sources
• Provide support to the sales team

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Marketing degree or equivalent
• Post graduate qualification will be an added advantage

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
• A minimum of 3-years’ experience in the sales and marketing environment
• Proven experience in sales analytics
• Proficient in English
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and reporting skills
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical abilities
• Microsoft office suite especially powerpoint and excel
• Experience with CRM usage
• Strong analytical skills, data driven thinking and attention to detail
• Must demonstrate self-motivation, enthusiasm, organisational skills and be goal orientated
• Ability to plan/organise and manage time appropriately
• Self-motivated and results driven
• Able to work independently

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Be able to work during weekends when requested
• Must have own transport
• Must be willing to work in Auckland Park