Business Analyst

IntroductionThe European Business Planning Team for Fishing is looking for a Business Analyst to support them in providing insightful data and critical forecasts to inform pan-European strategic decision making. Based at the EU HQ in Eindhoven, the new business analyst will form the nerve center for all market activity across Europe. Working closely with colleagues at the Shimano Sales Offices, you will analyze and structure data to create real and relevant storylines for your commercial colleagues.The Challenge

• Analyze data to build market and business intelligence.
• Identify important trends and developments in European markets.
• Develop and create forecasts to support the Sales to formulate sales planning and strategy.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation of tools to optimize the use of data.
• Maintain databases for optimal and current data covering the scope of market demand, product development, and sales activity needs.
• Understanding of Commercial Policies and Trading terms.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum bachelor level education in a relevant discipline, master’s is preferred.
• Over 5 years’ experience working in market analysis or business analysis, preferably in an international environment.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills.
• Good English language skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong numerical and analytical reasoning, proactive and organized working style with an eye for details that makes you capable of analytical and administrative tasks.
• You are a clear communicator who can translate your findings into a clear message for a wide audience.
• A commercial mindset to be able to see the insights within the data and translate these into opportunities for sales & marketing.

What do we have to offer?

Shimano and its subsidiaries offer a pleasant, informal working environment with colleagues who work well together and are proud to work for Shimano. Next to good working conditions, Shimano offers you the opportunity to work in a responsible and challenging position within a dynamic, international, and ambitious environment. Together we want to win; therefore, we have a strong focus on team achievement.

How to get in touch!

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please get in touch with: taniya.nayyar@shimano-eu.com

About Us

The Shimano Europe Group (SEG) is a member of the global Team Shimano. Along with our local subsidiaries, we offer consumers outstanding cycling, fishing, and rowing products. Next to Shimano branded products, our portfolio contains Lazer (helmets), Bikefitting, and PRO (bike accessories). To create consumer demand for Shimano and Shimano-owned products, we act as an excellent supplier and a valuable partner for all our customers in the European bicycle, fishing tackle, and rowing industry. We are the 'eyes, ears, and mouth' of the global Team Shimano in Europe. Shimano is proud of its staff, diversity in talent, interests, and backgrounds. Together our mission statement is:

“To promote health and happiness through the enjoyment of nature and the world around us.”

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