Commercial Analyst

Reed; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in Ipswich is seeking a Commercial Analyst to enhance pricing strategies and drive revenue growth in European markets. The role requires strong analytical skills, shipping experience, and the ability to collaborate across teams. Benefits include a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and comprehensive health insurance. Apply with your CV detailing your experience and interest.

Benefits

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Private Health Insurance

Private Pension Scheme

Life Assurance – 4x annual salary

Income Protection Insurance

Reduced-price onsite canteen

Free onsite parking

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Shipping experience is crucial to qualify for the upper salary range.
• Strong analytical skills paired with commercial decision-making are essential.
• Attention to detail and effective communication are required.

Responsibilities

• Champion Trade ethos across European regions to maximize revenue.
• Conduct commercial analysis to support decision-making.
• Respond to pricing enquiries and capture accurate data in IRIS modules.
• Collaborate with sales teams to review guideline rates.
• Build relationships with colleagues for pricing policies.

Skills

Shipping experience

Analytical decision-making

Attention to detail

Communication abilities

Knowledge of European geography

Data management systems

Excel

Job description

Commercial Analyst

• Annual Salary: £31,000 (depending on experience) + Discretionary Bonus
• Location: Ipswich
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Join our dynamic team as a Commercial Analyst, where you'll play a pivotal role in strategic pricing and supporting our European Trade operations. This position is ideal for someone with a keen commercial mind, ready to drive revenue and enhance our pricing strategies across European markets.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Champion the Trade ethos across assigned European regions to maximise revenue and contribution.
• Conduct proactive commercial analysis and support tactical decision-making.
• Respond promptly and efficiently to pricing enquiries, ensuring accurate data capture in IRIS modules.
• Collaborate with EU regional sales teams to review and adjust guideline rates.
• Build strong working relationships with regional colleagues to align on pricing policies and commercial strategies.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Shipping experience to qualify for the top end of the salary banding
• Strong analytical and commercial decision-making skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication abilities.
• Confident working independently and as part of a close-knit team.
• Good knowledge of European geography.
• Experience with data management systemsand Excel is desirable.

Benefits:

• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Private Health Insurance
• Private Pension Scheme:
  • 3% employee / 6% employer contributions
  • Increases to up to 10%
• Life Assurance – 4x annual salary
• Income Protection Insurance
• Reduced-price onsite canteen
• Free onsite parking
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days) + bank holidays

To apply for the Commercial Analyst position, please submit your CVdetailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.