Commercial Analyst
Star Recruits (UK) - Bournemouth, England
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Job DescriptionWe're partnered with a market-leading and award-winning FMCG business who are looking for a commercially focused analyst to support its sales and marketing teams with real-time data, performance analysis and operational efficiency.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company at the intersection of healthcare and consumer products, where your analytical expertise will directly influence commercial strategy and execution. Whats the Role?As a Commercial Insights Analyst, youll serve as the right hand to senior leaders across sales, marketing and operations, delivering clarity through data. You'll be producing regular performance reports, evaluating trade spend effectiveness, and interpreting trends to highlight growth opportunities.Youll also play a key part in administrative coordination and support, ensuring day-to-day operations flow smoothly and key stakeholders stay informed and aligned. What You'll Be Doing:Reporting & Commercial AnalysisProduce insightful reports on sales performance across brands and customer channels.Analyse sales trends, identify anomalies, and deliver insights that support strategic decisions.Evaluate trade spend effectiveness and return on investment.Monitor distribution metrics such as share of shelf, SKU count, and display presence.Work with both internal and third-party data sources (e.g., retail scan data) to inform strategy.Operational & Administrative SupportAssist in preparing and documenting team meetings and cross-functional initiatives.Maintain key business trackers such as invoices and promotional spend logs.Support process improvements across the commercial operations team. What Were Looking For:A degree in Business, Data Analytics, Marketing, or similar.Prior experience in an analytical or business support role within consumer products or retail.Strong skills in Excel; ideally experience with tools like Power BI or Tableau.Excellent attention to detail with a proactive mindset.Comfortable working with large data sets and communicating insights clearly to stakeholders.Organised, solutions-oriented, and a team player with great communication skills. Nice to Have:Background in FMCG, OTC, or consumer healthcare environments.Experience working in fast-paced businesses with shifting priorities.Curious and keen to continuously improve reporting and operational practices. The Package:35K base salaryAnnual bonus ranging from 5% - 100% of your base salaryGenerous pensionGreat healthcareHybrid working (4 days in the office, 1 day at home)Vast opportunities to progress your career Apply now to learn more.This is an ideal role for someone looking to grow their commercial acumen within a high-impact analytical function. If you love digging into data and thrive in a collaborative environment where your insights influence real-world decisions, this is the place for you.
Created: 2025-07-03