Business Analyst (Canadian Market)

Primary Responsibilities: • Lead data analytics initiatives to gather, analyze, and interpret sales and market data relevant to the Canadian sales organization. • Generate actionable insights from complex datasets to inform and influence Canada Sales strategy and execution plans. • Design, develop, and maintain impactful dashboards and visualizations that provide clear, real-time visibility into sales performance, market trends, and strategic opportunities. • Collaborate closely with sales leadership and cross-functional teams to align analytics outputs with business objectives and strategic priorities. • Support strategic decision-making by delivering data-driven recommendations and scenario analyses. • Drive continuous improvement in data quality, reporting processes, and analytics capabilities within the sales planning function. • Monitor competitive landscape and market dynamics to anticipate risks and identify growth opportunities. • Communicate findings effectively to senior leadership through presentations and reports, ensuring clarity and strategic relevance. • Partner with broader Cisco teams to leverage corporate data assets and analytics tools for enhanced sales planning. Key Skills and Qualifications: • Strong expertise in data analytics, business intelligence, and dashboarding tools. • Proven ability to translate data into strategic insights that drive business outcomes. • Experience working within sales strategy, planning, or operations environments. • Excellent communication skills to present complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders. • Proficiency with data visualization platforms and analytics software. • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across multiple teams and influence without direct authority. • Some understanding of the Canadian market and sales ecosystem is preferred. • Fluent in English (speaking, writing, reading)