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≈ $16k – $34k per year (Estimated)
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Seniority
Junior · 2+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026.

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BIC

BIC is a consumer products company that makes ballpoint pens, pocket lighters and one-piece shavers sold in 3.2 million retail outlets in more than 160 countries. Its vacancies include supply planners, a senior data engineer, trade marketing managers and area sales representatives in Nigeria. The company is headquartered in Clichy, France.

Join BIC World, a community of brands dedicated to creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that have been part of hearts and homes for over 75 years. We are committed to growing our iconic and innovative brands by reimagining everyday essentials in new, sustainable, and responsible ways.

Our culture encourages a "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" mindset, ensuring self-starters, problem solvers, and innovative thinkers can truly thrive. At BIC World, you are empowered to take ownership of your career and use your unique perspective to make a meaningful, global impact on our mission.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS

The purpose of this role is to support the Sales and Commercial teams through the analysis, management, and optimization of Sales Force Automation (SFA) data and reporting. The role is responsible for transforming sales and field execution data into actionable insights that drive business performance, improve sales productivity, enhance route-to-market effectiveness, and support strategic decision-making.

The Data Analyst will oversee the integrity, reporting, adoption, and continuous improvement of the SFA platform while identifying opportunities, trends, risks, and performance gaps across customers, territories, products, and field sales activities :

  • Sales Force Automation Reporting & Analytics
  • Manage and maintain all SFA dashboards, reports, and analytics tools.
  • Compile, analyze, and distribute weekly and monthly sales performance reports.
  • Monitor field sales execution KPIs and provide actionable recommendations to management.
  • Support Sales Leadership with ad hoc reporting requirements and business performance analysis.
  • Develop automated reporting solutions to improve data visibility and decision-making.

Data Analysis & Business Insights

  • Analyze sales, customer, outlet, territory, and product performance data to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Monitor sales targets versus actual achievement and provide variance analysis.
  • Identify underperforming territories, customers, and product categories requiring intervention.
  • Conduct root-cause analysis on sales performance challenges and propose corrective actions.
  • Generate insights that support revenue growth, customer acquisition, market penetration, and distribution expansion.

SFA System Management

  • Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and integrity within the SFA platform.
  • Support user onboarding, training, and adoption of SFA tools.
  • Monitor compliance with sales processes and field execution standards captured through the SFA system.
  • Assist with system enhancements, testing, and implementation of new functionalities.
  • Manage master data updates for customers, products, routes, territories, and sales hierarchies.

Field Sales Execution Analysis

  • Analyze call cycle compliance, route adherence, visit productivity, and coverage metrics.
  • Track distribution, availability, visibility, and execution KPIs across sales channels.
  • Monitor promotional execution and campaign effectiveness through field sales data.
  • Develop scorecards and performance dashboards for sales representatives, supervisors, and managers.
  • Identify optimization opportunities within field sales operations.

Stakeholder Support

  • Partner closely with Sales Management, Commercial Excellence, Marketing, Trade Marketing, and IT teams.
  • Provide ongoing analytical support for sales initiatives, promotions, and commercial projects.
  • Support customer and channel performance reviews with data-driven insights.
  • Present findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and automate manual processes.
  • Develop new dashboards and business intelligence solutions using available analytical tools.
  • Recommend enhancements to data collection, reporting methodologies, and SFA system utilization.
  • Support digital transformation initiatives within the commercial organization.

Key performance Indicators

  • Data Analysis & Business Insights
  • Analyze sales, customer, outlet, territory, and product performance data to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Monitor sales targets versus actual achievement and provide variance analysis.
  • Identify underperforming territories, customers, and product categories requiring intervention.
  • Conduct root-cause analysis on sales performance challenges and propose corrective actions.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Commerce, Marketing, or related field.
  • Minimum 2-3 years' experience in Data Analytics, Sales Analytics, Commercial Excellence, or Sales Operations within FMCG
  • Experience working with Sales Force Automation systems
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and Power BI skills.
  • Experience with SQL, data visualization, and business intelligence tools advantageous.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies

R= Required D= Desired

Required

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and data reporting tools.
  • Strong understanding of sales processes and sales performance metrics.
  • Ability to interpret large datasets and convert findings into actionable insights.
  • Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
  • Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Desired

  • Experience with CRM and Sales Force Automation platforms.
  • Knowledge of data warehousing and SQL query development.
  • Experience in route-to-market and field sales analytics.
  • Understanding of FMCG sales execution metrics.
  • Curiosity and passion for driving business improvement through data.
  • Experience with AI-driven analytics and predictive reporting tools.

BIC World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

BIC World is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means.

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