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Data Analyst
CountyNairobiCityNairobiContractFull TimePosted2026-09-29Close dateNot specifiedExperience3 yearsSourceBrighterMonday Kenya
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AI summary
A full-time Data Analyst role in Nairobi focused on turning business data into actionable insights for sales growth, distribution, marketing effectiveness and decision-making within an FMCG environment. The position involves sales and commercial analysis, distribution and route-to-market analysis, SKU and product performance tracking, and building dashboards and reports. The analyst will work cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Finance, Production and Distribution teams.
- FMCG-focused analytics role covering sales, distribution, SKU performance and promotions
- Requires strong Power BI and Excel skills plus experience with large datasets
- Cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Finance, Production and Distribution
- Regular dashboard development and weekly/monthly performance reporting
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Can you qualify for this role?
- Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in sales, retail, technologyThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
Application tips for this job
- Place your strongest Data Analyst evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to BrighterMonday Consulting and the role in Nairobi.
- Add concrete examples related to sales, retail, technology, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from BrighterMonday Kenya; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
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- BrighterMonday Kenya
- Original source link available
- Application method is clear
- Deadline not specified
- No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.
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Interview preparation
- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Data Analyst role in sales, retail?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Nairobi under the listed contract or schedule?
- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
- Review the source and research BrighterMonday Consulting before the interview.
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Original source description
- Track and analyse sales performance by region, territory, distributor, outlet, SKU and channel.
- Identify sales trends, growth opportunities and underperforming areas.
- Analyse BB Bread's performance against targets and previous periods.
- Provide insights on volumes and distribution
- Identify opportunities to improve sales and market penetration
- Analyse distributor performance and effectiveness
- Track product availability, distribution coverage and outlet penetration
- Identify gaps in distribution and areas with potential for expansion.
- Analyse performance across different retail environments, including kiosks, dukas, supermarkets and other outlets.
- Support the business in identifying priority territories and markets.
- Monitor performance of different BB Bread SKUs
- Identify fast- and slow-moving products
- Analyse SKU performance by geography, channel and outlet type
- Provide insights to support decisions around product focus, pricing and distribution..
- Develop and maintain regular sales and commercial performance dashboards
- Produce weekly and monthly performance reports
- Automate recurring reports where possible
- Ensure data is accurate, consistent and presented in an easy-to-un
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in:
- Minimum of 3 years working in a related job
- Strong skills in Power BI and Excel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with large datasets.
- Ability to interpret data and give detailed reports.
- Ability to create dashboards and reports.
- Strong understanding of business KPIs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of SQL.
- Experience with ERP systems.
- Experience with FMCG, manufacturing, retail or distribution.
- Experience with sales/distribution analytics.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis.
Source and provenanceSource: BrighterMonday Kenya. Last checked: 2026-09-30.Kazi Connect is a job discovery service, not the employer. Always confirm the vacancy at the original source.Summaries may be AI-assisted. Report inaccurate content.
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