Analyst - Commercial

Sainsbury's; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Pension scheme

Life cover

Bonus up to 10%

Holiday allowance

Cycle to work

Salary advance

Job summary

Sainsbury's is seeking an Analyst in its Commercial division within Data & Analytics to unlock value from multi-brand, multi-channel data. You will collaborate with Commercial teams, apply your analytical skills, and translate data into actionable insights to support strategic decisions.

The role emphasizes data storytelling, stakeholder engagement, and driving improvements across forecasting, optimisation and experimentation in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Highly numerate and analytical with a mathematics, statistics or equivalent background.
• Strong SQL and Python skills essential for data analysis.
• Proven ability to deliver actionable insights and drive business change.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, curiosity, attention to detail, and ability to partner with the business.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Commercial divisions to investigate root causes of issues and identify opportunities for optimisation.
• Deliver high quality insights and recommendations through data storytelling to enable actionable decisions.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and drive requirements gathering for analytics projects.

Skills

SQL

Python

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Mathematics / Statistics degree

Tools

None

Job description

At Sainsbury’s, data sits at the heart of how we operate, innovate and serve our customers. Our Data & Analytics team is building a technically advanced, commercially focused and impactful capability, powering our Next Level Strategy and helping to create a Sainsbury’s powered by industry leading AI algorithms. We use data, technology and advanced analytics to drive better decisions across the business, from forecasting and optimisation to experimentation, personalisation and machine learning. With one of the richest retail datasets I n the UK and a portfolio spanning Sainsbury’s, Argos, Habitat and Nectar, the opportunity to innovate is huge. Here, you’ll tackle complex challenges at scale, create measurable impact and grow quickly alongside brilliant colleagues. People who thrive with us combine business understanding, technical expertise and curiosity, with a natural instinct for problem-solving. Join us and help shape the future of retail through data and AI.

Why join us

Joining Sainsbury's Data & Analytics function means becoming part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to harnessing the power of data to drive strategic decisions and deliver impactful solutions. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, you will have the opportunity to work with one of the most exciting data sets in the country, shaping high-performance products that enhance the shopping experience for millions of customers. Embrace our values of Owning It, Making it Better, and Being Human, and be part of a dynamic environment where your analytical skills and passion for problem-solving are valued and encouraged to thrive.

What You'll Do

As an Analyst in the Commercial division at Sainsbury's, you will be a key member of the Strategic Projects Analytics team, dedicated to unlocking the value of our vast multi-brand, multi-channel data asset. Your role will involve collaborating closely with members of the Commercial divisions, applying your analytical skills and business acumen to investigate root causes of issues, identify opportunities for optimisation, and measure the impact of change projects. By owning projects, developing relationships with stakeholders, and championing a collaborative approach to requirements gathering, you will deliver high-quality, accurate insights and recommendations through data storytelling, ultimately driving actionable business decisions and ensuring that the real truths within the data are effectively communicated and utilised.

Who You Are

As an Analyst within Sainsbury's Data & Analytics function, you are a highly numerate and analytical professional with a passion for deriving actionable insights and driving business change through data. With a background in mathematics, statistics, or relevant analytical experience, you possess strong SQL and Python skills essential for data analysis. Your ability to communicate complex information effectively, coupled with your inquisitive mindset and keen problem-solving skills, allows you to uncover opportunities for optimisation, deliver compelling data storytelling, and drive value for the organisation. You excel in building collaborative relationships with stakeholders, applying commercial acumen to understand business challenges, and proactively seeking continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance your analytical expertise and contribute to the wider analytics community.

Essential Criteria

• Highly numerate / analytical background (degree in maths, stats, or similar, or strong analytical experience)
• Strong technical skills — SQL and Python are essential
• Proven ability to deliver actionable insights and drive business change
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, curiosity, attention to detail, and ability to partner effectively with the business

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We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer so you’ll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there’s always the chance to try something new — whether that’s as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we’ll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to save 10% on your shopping online and instore at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat, and we regularly increase the discount to 15% at points during the year. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance‑related bonus of up to 10% of salary, depending on how we perform. Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance and you can buy up to an additional week's holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, salary advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an employee assistance programme. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks’ pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks’ pay for paternity leave. Please see www.sainsburys.jobs for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).