Sales Analyst

ONBOARDING YOU TO THE COMPANY

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. Power Grid & Connect (G&C) – North America delivers energy infrastructure solutions that help shape the grid of tomorrow, ensuring security, efficiency and sustainability across the continent.

Nexans recognises the differences that make each employee valuable and unique. Diversity is key to performance and to our global ambition to lead the world in the energy transition towards a sustainable planet. This we know from experience. All differences are appreciated and respected at Nexans. As a result, you will be an active part of a multinational organisation where we cultivate the culture of sharing your unique point of view. This is why we encourage diversity in our recruitment – Bring yours to Nexans, it is welcome! #PowerToInnovate #PowerToImpact #PowerToCare

WHO ARE WE?

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. For over a century, Nexans has played a crucial role in the electrification of the planet. With around 28,000 people in 42 countries, the Group is leading the charge to the new world of electrification: safer, sustainable, renewable, decarbonized and accessible to everyone Nexans recognizes the differences that make each employee valuable and unique.

WELCOMING YOU TO THE TEAM

Our story starts in 1911, manufacturing cables to support the distribution of power generated from Niagara Falls, Nexans has proudly contributed to Canada's growth. We have been involved in many of Canada's most ambitious projects; from dams, bridges, energy transmission and distribution to railroads and transportation. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer and our products are made at facilities located in Quebec, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.

As a Sales Analyst, you will report directly to the Commercial Excellence & Continuous Improvement Manager. This position will be dedicated to support the Commercial organization by developing and automating reporting solutions, improving data integrity, and translating commercial performance data into clear, actionable insights. This role simplifies processes, enhances visibility into sales performance and trends, and enables data-driven decision-making across the organization.

GETTING TO KNOW THE POSITION

The Sales Operations Analyst will primarily focus on the design, development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of commercial dashboards, reports, data models, and analytical tools, with a strong emphasis on Power BI and reporting automation. By streamlining data preparation and reporting processes, the position improves data quality, reduces manual effort, and enables greater visibility into commercial performance, customer activity, sales trends, and business opportunities.

This role will work in close collaboration with Commercial Excellence, Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, IT, and other cross-functional stakeholders, the analyst ensures that reporting solutions are reliable, scalable, user-friendly, and aligned with business priorities using SAP, SQL CRM, SQL, Power BI, Power Automate, and other relevant data and automation tools.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

Develop & Maintain Commercial Reporting — Design, build, and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations that provide visibility into commercial performance and KPIs.

Analyze & Communicate Commercial Insights — Analyze sales performance, trends, and variances to identify risks, opportunities, and actionable insights that support business decisions.

Automate & Optimize Reporting Processes — Develop and implement automation solutions using Power Automate, Power BI, AI Agents, and other relevant tools to simplify processes and reduce manual effort.

Validate & Improve Data Integrity — Monitor data quality, investigate discrepancies, and implement controls to ensure accurate, consistent, and reliable reporting.

Enable & Support Business Performance — Collaborate with Commercial and cross-functional stakeholders to define reporting requirements, support performance reviews, and deliver analytical solutions aligned with business priorities.

Expected Results:

• Improve Commercial Reporting & Visibility - Accurate, timely, and user-friendly dashboards and reports provide clear visibility into sales performance, KPIs, and commercial trends.
• Generate Actionable Insights - Commercial performance, trends, and variances are analyzed and communicated clearly, enabling stakeholders to identify risks, opportunities, and appropriate actions.
• Simplify & Automate Processes - Recurring reporting and manual activities are streamlined through automation, reducing manual effort, improving efficiency, and minimizing errors.
• Strengthen Data Integrity - Data discrepancies are identified and addressed, improving the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of commercial metrics and reporting.
• Enable Data Driven Decisions - Commercial and cross-functional stakeholders receive relevant, accessible, and meaningful information to support performance management, planning, and business decisions.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE ?

Education & Experience

• Degree or diploma in Analytics, Information Systems, Business, or a related field
• 3–5 years of relevant experience; equivalent experience considered.

Technical & Functional Competencies

• Strong Power BI skills, including data modelling, DAX, and Power Query, with experience in Power Automate and reporting automation.
• Ability to integrate, transform, and validate data, analyze commercial performance, and maintain accurate, reliable reporting.
• Ability to simplify processes and automate recurring tasks; familiarity with AI tools and AI Agents is an asset.
• Understanding of sales KPIs and business trends, with the ability to translate complex data into clear visualizations and actionable insights.

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

• Problem-Solving & Continuous Improvement: Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to process optimization.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and translate business requirements into practical solutions.

Additional Assets: SAP/CRM experience, advanced Excel, and experience in a B2B or manufacturing environment.

Type of Position: Vacancy

Use of AI: None

Salary: [$80,000.00 per annum to $90,000.00 per annum]

Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

OUR GROWTH CULTURE

Among our employees we share the same values- we are pioneers of the energy transition, dedicated to deliver to the highest standards of performance united to achieve our ambitious goal.

At the individual level our growth culture is built on trust and collaboration. We wish to welcome you as a valuable member of our team. To enable impact we believe in autonomy at the local level at same time as we encourage knowledge sharing within our global engineering competence.

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