Analytics Manager

Sainsbury's; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sainsbury's is seeking a Commercial Analytics Manager to lead a team of analysts delivering strategic insights, tools, and data-driven recommendations that shape senior leadership decisions across the business. You will own the analytics roadmap for your domain, translate complex questions into actionable analytics, and develop data products that drive measurable value and commercial outcomes.

This role values collaboration, ongoing learning, and the ability to tell clear data stories to both

Qualifications

• Experience leading high-performing analytics teams.
• Strong commercial acumen; translate data into business value.
• Influence senior stakeholders and shape decision-making.
• Ability to solve complex business problems and define analytics roadmaps.
• Excellent data storytelling and communication to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Hands-on SQL skills.
• Hands-on Python skills.
• Experience applying statistics, experimentation, and ML techniques.
• Experience building analytical products and data solutions.
• Experience applying AI/LLMs to real-world commercial challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of analysts in delivering strategic insights and recommendations.
• Own the analytics roadmap and translate business questions into actionable solutions.
• Develop data products using statistics and machine learning.
• Champion best practices for transparent, extensible analytics.
• Influence senior stakeholders and drive data-driven commercial outcomes.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data storytelling

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Statistical analysis

Experimentation

Machine learning

Business acumen

AI/LLMs

Job description

Why join us

Joining Sainsbury's as a Commercial Analytics Manager means being at the forefront of a dynamic and innovative environment where your work directly impacts strategic commercial decision‑making. With access to one of the richest datasets in UK retail and cutting-edge technology tools, you will lead a talented team of analysts to deliver valuable insights and drive measurable value across the organisation. Embracing a collaborative and inclusive culture, we prioritise work‑life balance, flexibility, and continuous learning, providing you with the opportunity to contribute to the transformation of a truly AI‑powered business while making a difference in the real world.

What you'll do

As the Commercial Analytics Manager at Sainsbury's, you will lead a team of analysts in delivering strategic insights, tools, and recommendations that directly impact decision‑making by senior leaders across the organisation. You will own the analytics roadmap for your domain, working closely with stakeholders to translate complex business questions into actionable solutions that drive measurable value. Your role will involve building and enhancing analytical products, developing new data products and solutions using statistical analyses and machine learning, and championing best practises to ensure transparent, extensible, and lasting solutions. Your ability to connect analysis to business value, lead a high‑performing team, and drive commercial outcomes through data‑driven insights will be key to your success in this role.

Who you are

As a Commercial Analytics Manager at Sainsbury's, you are a strategic and analytical thinker with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for solving complex business problems using data‑driven insights. With your leadership skills and ability to connect analysis to tangible business value, you excel in guiding a team of analysts to deliver impactful recommendations that drive strategic decision‑making across the organisation. Your expertise in translating stakeholder priorities into measurable value, building analytical products, and leveraging modern data tooling sets you apart as a key player in advancing Sainsbury's analytics capabilities and contributing to the company's data‑led culture.

Essential Criteria

• Experience leading, coaching and developing high‑performing analytics teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate data and insight into business value.
• Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders and shaping decision‑making.
• Ability to solve complex, ambiguous business problems and turn them into actionable analytics roadmaps.
• Excellent data storytelling and communication skills, tailoring insights to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong hands‑on SQL skills.
• Strong hands‑on Python skills.
• Practical experience applying statistics, experimentation/test‑and‑learn and machine learning techniques.
• Experience building analytical products, tools or data solutions that drive business outcomes.
• Experience applying AI, LLMs or machine learning solutions to real‑world commercial challenges.

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