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Data Analyst Apprenticeship - Kent

Paragon Skills
Ashford
1 day ago
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Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for an apprentice to join the Commercial Strategy Team, supporting the Insight & Planning Analyst, in an exciting and growing international business. You will support in providing insights and recommendations to map the opportunities and approaches for key commercial growth initiatives, by analysing both existing and new market data as well as data within Sysco GB to provide a full opportunity analysis. Within each initiative you’ll support in providing the next level of insight, data and recommendations to drive the targeting of actions and activities for sales colleagues, ensuring the accuracy of this content and its translation into workable sales colleague solutions. This role will give you great experience in managing multiple data sources and translating data into insight & activity to drive business commercial performance. You will work very closely with the Commercial Strategy team but will have exposure and engagement across the total business with a specific focus with our vast sales teams. You will get to understand how a large business works and be provided with opportunities to develop your broader skills through coaching, mentoring and hands on experience. This role will give the successful candidate a great start in their career in an exciting and growing international business.


Responsibilities

  • Analyses Brakes and market data to define the insight and analytics to shape the strategic direction for commercial initiatives
  • Collaborates with the Insight & Planning Analyst and Commercial Strategy team to support the strategic objectives and definition with clear and measurable targets aligned to the insight
  • Supports the delivery of the insight and analytics as part of the communication process to gain buy-in to the strategic plan, managing any additional asks, builds or changes arising from the process
  • Creates effective reporting and measurement processes aligned to the identified opportunities
  • Supports the design and delivery of all relevant analytics and insights to the sales teams through established, or if needed new routes, to support the execution of the activity and allow the sales teams to achieve their targets
  • Inputs data analyses into CI and operational efficiency initiatives

Benefits

  • Hybrid Role (2/3 Days In Office)
  • Onsite parking
  • Generous holiday scheme
  • Ability to purchase Brakes products at trade prices
  • Help@hand medical support
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • DE&I committees

Skills & Qualifications

  • Communication skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Attention to detail
  • IT skills

Training

Founded in 1974, we've been delivering market-leading learning and talent solutions for over forty years. We’re privileged to help individuals unlock their potential and realise the value of their skills and talents. We help build meaningful careers that give individuals security, satisfaction, and purpose – and in turn help organisations and wider industry meet the challenges of a changeable operating environment.


On completion of this 15 month apprenticeship you will have gained your Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship.


Prospects

Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship


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