Commercial Data Analyst

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London
4 months ago
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Commercial Data Analyst - Luxury Design & Lifestyle Company - up to £50,000 + Benefits - (West London)


Please note, we require direct UK industry experience for this position & sponsorship is not available.


Your new company


Hays have exclusively partnered with a prestigious company who enable hospitality brands to deliver exceptional customer experience through intelligent design. The quality and integrity of their supply and manufacturing is key to their success. They are known for their impeccable craftsmanship and innovative designs that set the standard in the industry.


Your new role


You will be responsible for leveraging data to provide critical insights into business operations and go-to-market strategies, revenue generation, commercial opportunities, and overheads. You will work closely with senior leadership to challenge existing business strategies, identify areas for improvement, and offer actionable recommendations to enhance overall business performance. Your work will be pivotal to shaping the strategic direction of the business, ensuring that decision-making is informed by accurate, relevant, and timely data.


  • Data Analysis & Insights: Analyse complex datasets to provide insights into key business areas, including revenue, operations, commercial opportunities, and cost management.
  • Decision Making: Work closely with marketing & commercial managers and other team members in providing data-backed recommendations to support effective decision making.
  • Use Power BI to analyse and review reports on commercial data, such as sales trends, and create and provide proactive recommendations.
  • Go-to-Market Strategy Support: Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to analyse the effectiveness of go-to-market strategies, identifying trends, gaps, and areas for improvement.
  • Operational Efficiency: Analyse operational data to uncover inefficiencies, monitor performance metrics, and propose solutions to improve productivity and reduce overheads.
  • Strategic Insight: Provide data-driven recommendations to senior management regarding strategic direction, helping to shape long-term business plans and objectives.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., finance, marketing, operations) to gather relevant data and ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Data Visualisation & Reporting: Develop and present clear, actionable reports and dashboards to stakeholders, translating complex data into understandable insights.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging data analysis techniques to continuously improve processes and contribute to business growth


What you'll need to succeed


  • 3-5 years of experience in a similar data analytics role, preferred degree in business or an analytical field
  • Strong experience with using Power BI & SQL & Excel
  • Highly collaborative and able to work across all functions to achieve sales and business goals
  • Proactive time management & dedication to improving systems experiences with high attention to detail
  • High standard of verbal and written communication skills


What you'll get in return


You will be working on a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home a week, that allows working hour flexibility. You will also receive a fantastic work life balance and a fantastic collaborative team culture! Most importantly, you will get the opportunity to work with a team of super happy, enthusiastic, and excited individuals who are always full of new ideas which keep things moving quickly. You will also receive a competitive salary of up to £50,000, and a great benefit package including an annual bonus scheme (up to 10% that paid out every year), pension, discount scheme, healthcare cash plan, life assurance, buy and sell holidays, birthday day off, and 23 days annual holiday excluding bank holidays.


What you need to do now


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