Commercial Analyst - New Categories

at  Currys

COMMERCIAL ANALYST - NEW CATEGORIES

Currys London Campus at Waterloo (LHO002)
Permanent
Full Time
Grade 3
At Currys we’re united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing technology. As the UK’s best-known retailer of tech, we’re proud of the service our customers receive – and it’s all down to our team of 25,000 caring and committed colleagues. Working as one team, we learn and grow together, celebrating the big and small moments that make every day amazing.
As Commercial Analyst, you will play a key role in developing the “New Categories” proposition through identifying new opportunities by analysing market trends & consumer behaviour, to drive performance improvement as well as identifying new revenue opportunities. Working closely with Category teams, Commercial Finance, Channels, Customer Insights, Data & Analytics & Marketing, you will use data to make recommendations for pricing, promotions, and assortment strategies to maximise sales and profitability.
To help ‘Everybody Enjoy Amazing Technology’ by putting the customer at the centre of the decision-making process, we continue to explore and expand our portfolio of products, services and subscriptions. This role will be pivotal to supporting transformation projects as part of our 3YP growth initiatives reporting on existing performance, measuring tests & trials, searching for key trends & identifying further initiatives which are viable & financially beneficial.
You will be responsible for examining market trends, sales data and financial performance. You will conduct analysis and offer recommendations under the guidance of the Head of Category to enhance operational efficiency and drive the overall Category success. This role supports the strategic planning process, ensuring the category remains competitive, adapting to market changes and delivering all objectives through data-driven decision making.
You will have strong commercial acumen and analytical data skills, with a strong desire to collaborate and work cross functionally. You will have strong influencing skills and be comfortable working with internal and external third parties to deliver profitable growth.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in data analysis, preferably in the retail sector
• Strong proficiency in data visualization tools and advanced Excel skills
• Strong communication skills to convey complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision in data analysis
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to think strategically
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with peers internally and external third parties
• Demonstrates resilience and be adaptable to change, meeting all challenges in a fast-paced business
• Bachelors degree from a leading University in Business, Finance, Science or similarly numerate subject desirable
• Advanced skills in office tools, specifically Excel & Access

We know our people are the secret to our success. That’s why we’re always looking for ways to reward great work. You’ll find a host of benefits designed to work for you, including:

• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holiday entitlement) and a competitive pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Fantastic colleague discounts on Tech with Currys and iD Mobile
• Access to Champion Health (Wellbeing App)
• Hybrid working (with an expectation to meet in person 2-4 times per month)

• Conduct desktop research to identify trends and opportunities within the “New Categories” portfolio
• Analyze sales data and financial performance to provide actionable insights for performance improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and enhance reporting capabilities, ensuring alignment and commitment to delivery
• Support Senior Category team in creating comprehensive reports and presentations for senior management, outlining key performance indicators
• Prepare data to allow the team to evaluate and optimize pricing and ranging strategies, working closely with the Pricing & Buying teams to deliver a competitive offer, which is reflective of market dynamics
• Utilize data-driven approaches to enhance the customer offer and support in the shaping of marketing campaigns which are channel appropriate
• Produce data which monitors and assesses the effectiveness of ranges, promotional campaigns, trials and key initiatives
• Assist in budgeting processes by providing data-driven insights to support financial planning
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and technological advancements to ensure the landscape is understood and central to all decision making