Business Analyst – Distributor Performance

Recruiter

O'Brien Recruitment

Job Ref

680839

Date posted

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY

POSITION INFO

WE’RE HIRING: BUSINESS ANALYST – DISTRIBUTOR PERFORMANCE Parow, Cape Town A well-established international manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced, commercially minded Business Analyst – Distributor Performance to join its team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with large datasets, identifying the story behind the numbers and using commercial insights to improve distributor performance across global markets. The successful candidate will also build strong relationships with international distributors and present meaningful reports to senior leadership. Key Responsibilities Monitor and report on distributor purchases against annual targets. Analyse distributor performance, market trends, competitor activity and growth opportunities. Develop clear weekly, monthly and executive-level dashboards and reports. Identify underperformance risks, seasonal trends and market anomalies. Translate large volumes of data into practical commercial recommendations. Engage proactively with distributors to review performance, resolve challenges and secure commitments. Maintain accurate distributor data across multiple systems. Monitor distributor pipelines, compliance requirements and growth targets. Work closely with internal teams to align commercial strategies. Present complex findings clearly to distributors, management and executive stakeholders. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics or a related commercial field Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in business analysis, data analysis or commercial finance Experience within manufacturing, beauty or a global distributor-model business is essential Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables and data modelling Proven experience working with large datasets and converting data into actionable insights Strong commercial understanding and relationship-management ability Excellent communication, presentation, influencing and negotiation skills Experience with SYSPRO, SQL, Power BI, ZAP, business intelligence tools or ERP systems will be advantageous. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be: Commercially astute and highly analytical Confident engaging with international stakeholders A strong relationship builder and communicator Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities Comfortable working independently and meeting tight deadlines Professional, diligent and attentive to detail Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted .