Commercial Performance Analyst: Distribution
Commercial Performance Analyst: Distribution
Technical
Cape Town – Western Cape
We are seeking a results‑driven and commercially astute Commercial Performance Analyst to join a dynamic global team. This role is pivotal in driving international distributor performance, strengthening commercial relationships, and delivering actionable insights that support growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor, analyze, and report on distributor purchases versus annual targets.
- Deliver data‑driven insights to support strategic decision‑making.
- Engage proactively with top‑tier distributors to influence decisions, resolve challenges, and secure commitments.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and distributor feedback to support forecasting and planning.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally to align strategies and optimize commercial processes.
- Prepare concise dashboards and reports for management and executive stakeholders.
- Identify anomalies, seasonal trends, and growth opportunities to enhance performance.
- Foster strong distributor relationships across diverse global markets.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field.
- 3–5 years’ experience in business analysis, commercial finance, or buying/distribution analysis.
- Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation and relationship‑building skills.
- Experience in manufacturing, beauty, pharma, or global distributor‑model businesses.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (PowerPivot, Power Query, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data modeling).
- Exposure to ERP/BI tools eg) SYSPRO, SQL, Power BI, ZAP advantageous.
- Proven ability to translate large datasets into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at distributor and executive levels.
Send a comprehensive CV to response@mvgrecruitment.co.za