Sales Analyst

The Role

Imperial Brands is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Sales Analyst to join our dynamic team in New Zealand. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a sharp eye for data, and is passionate about driving sales performance. The role is based in Petone, New Zealand. The role reports to the Trade Marketing and Operations Manager within a close knit team. 

As a Sales and Trade Marketing Analyst, you will be instrumental in providing critical insights, supporting sales strategies, and ensuring the successful execution of sales initiatives. A keen interest in data and insights is critical. 

An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees.

Principle Accountabilities

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyse sales data to provide actionable insights and trends. Working closely with the Senior Sales Analyst, create and maintain detailed reports that guide business decisions and help optimise sales strategies.
• Sales Strategy Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the development of sales strategies. Track sales performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and suggest data-driven solutions to meet sales goals.
• Projects: Support the end-to-end process of sales-related projects, ensuring they are executed on time and aligned with overall business objectives.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with key internal teams to ensure alignment of sales targets and initiatives. Provide analytical support to facilitate decision-making.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to improving sales operations, processes, and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills and Experience Required

• 3-5 years of experience in a sales analyst or similar role, preferably within FMCG, trade marketing, or sales management and/or a relevant tertiary degree.
• Advanced skills in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SalesForce, SAP) and business intelligence platforms.
• Strong time management skills, ability to prioritise.
• Communication skills, with the ability to present data insights clearly.
• Resilient, adaptable, results-driven, thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving abilities and the capacity to think critically and strategically.

What We Offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and many extras, generous holiday entitlement and hybrid/flexible working opportunities as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

About Us

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference. As a matter of policy, Imperial Brands or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.