Sales Business Analyst

Brandwatch
Sofia
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level analysts with CRM and BI tool experience who thrive in cross-functional collaboration, preferably in a remote or hybrid work arrangement within the media intelligence or PR domain.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in sales reporting and pipeline tracking in media intelligence or PR industries
    — “Support recurring and ad hoc reporting related to pipeline, bookings, forecasting, productivity, and performance metrics.”
  • Professionals who can coordinate cross-functional teams and document operational workflows effectively
    — “Partner cross-functionally to support operational workflows, system updates, and process documentation.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining data accuracy
    — “Maintain and validate sales data within CRM and related systems to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with Salesforce reporting tools and BI platforms like Power BI or Tableau in your resume
    — “Experience with SalesForce reporting tools, and business intelligence or data visualization tools.”
  • Highlight your ability to translate sales data into actionable insights for leadership
    — “Analyze trends in sales data and provide insights to support business planning and decision-making.”
  • Showcase your proficiency in creating dashboards and performance summaries for leadership review
    — “Contribute to the preparation of dashboards, presentations, and performance summaries for leadership review.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • support sales and revenue teams through data analysis
  • maintain and validate sales data
  • assist in sales process administration
  • partner cross-functionally to support operational workflows
  • analyze trends in sales data and provide insights
Typical background
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales ReportingPipeline TrackingForecastingPerformance AnalysisCRM Data MaintenanceSystem TestingProcess DocumentationOperational Improvement

Preferred

Salesforce Reporting ToolsBusiness Intelligence ToolsData Visualization Tools

Stack & domain

Salesforce Reporting ToolsBusiness IntelligenceData VisualizationSales Process AdministrationSystem TestingProcess DocumentationOperational ImprovementExcelPresentation SoftwareTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solvingAnalysisReportingSystem EnhancementsUser AcceptanceSalesRevenueCRMData AnalysisBusiness Communication

About the role

Original posting from Brandwatch via Greenhouse

At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team, you'll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate. 

Join us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter. Whether you're solving complex problems or driving bold innovations, your growth is our success, and together, we’ll create the conversations of tomorrow. 

Empower your impact at Cision. Be seen, be understood, be you. 

Currently we are looking for young and ambitious person to join our amazing team as Sales Business Analyst. This role is responsible for supporting sales and revenue teams through data analysis, reporting, process administration, and operational execution that improves visibility, consistency, and efficiency across the sales lifecycle.

What You'll Do 

Support recurring and ad hoc reporting related to pipeline, bookings, forecasting, productivity, and performance metrics.

Maintain and validate sales data within CRM and related systems to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

Assist in the administration of sales processes, including territory alignment, account assignment, quota tracking, and pipeline management.

Partner cross-functionally to support operational workflows, system updates, and process documentation.

Analyze trends in sales data and provide insights to support business planning and decision-making.

Contribute to the preparation of dashboards, presentations, and performance summaries for leadership review.

Support system enhancements, testing, and user acceptance activities related to sales tools and reporting platforms.

What You'll Bring 

Bachelor’s or Masters Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience supporting sales reporting, pipeline tracking, forecasting, and performance analysis

Experience with SalesForce reporting tools, and business intelligence or data visualization tools.

Exposure to sales process administration, system testing, process documentation, or operational improvement initiatives.

Proficiency in Excel and presentation software for data analysis, reporting, and business communication.

Cision is the global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions. We equip PR and corporate communications, marketing, and social media professionals with the tools they need to excel in today's data driven world. Our deep expertise, exclusive data partnerships, and award-winning products, including CisionOne, Brandwatch, and PR Newswire, enable over 75,000 companies and organizations, including 84% of the Fortune 500, to see and be seen, understand and be understood by the audiences that matter most to them.

Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation and achieving long-term success. Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ pledge and named a “Top Diversity Employer” for 2021 by DiversityJobs.com.

Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected statuses.

Cision is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Cision will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr.support@cision.com

Cision, Inc. "the Company" only communicates with candidates and extends job offers through direct channels, not third parties.

Please review our Global Candidate Data Privacy Statement to learn about Cision’s commitment to protecting personal data collected during the hiring process. 

Source: Brandwatch careers (Greenhouse)

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