Commercial Analyst

RX; Richmond; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global events company is seeking a Commercial Strategy Analyst to shape growth strategies in the UK Hub. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn market insights into actionable strategies. The role includes market intelligence, competitor analysis, and guiding decision-making for new ventures. Strong analytical skills and a degree in Business are essential. The company offers generous benefits including health insurance and performance incentives.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and private medical benefits

Wellbeing programs

Life assurance

Competitive pension scheme

Employee discounts scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial strategy, market analysis, and/or business intelligence.
• Strong analytical and storytelling skills; able to present insights clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in matrixed organisations and cross-cultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic business development through market research.
• Collaborate with event teams to explore new business models.
• Translate data and insights into actionable strategies.

Skills

Commercial strategy experience

Market analysis

Strong analytical skills

Project management skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Business or Consulting

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Do you enjoy collaborating across teams to shape strategy and drive growth?

Are you a strategic problem-solver who thrives on turning insights into action?

About the team

At RX Global we bring industries and communities together through unforgettable experiences. Driven by creativity, collaboration and innovation, we deliver impactful events that create exceptional value for our customers.

About the role

As a Commercial Strategy Analyst for the RX UK Hub, you’ll play a key role in shaping the company’s growth strategy. Partnering closely with Portfolio Directors, Event Directors and cross-functional teams, you will turn market insights into actionable strategies that identify new business opportunities, accelerate revenue and strengthen our flagship brands.

This role combines strategic analysis, commercial development and stakeholder collaboration. You will lead market intelligence efforts, monitor competitor activity, identify emerging trends and guide decision-making for new ventures. It is a unique opportunity to influence high-impact decisions, working across international markets and dynamic growth sectors.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic business development through market research, competitor analysis, and identification of growth opportunities across sectors and regions.
• Collaborate with event teams to explore new business models, revenue streams, and value chain extensions.
• Analyse emerging product and technology trends to guide future development and innovation.
• Develop high-quality strategy and growth plans using sector intelligence and public data sources.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions.
• Translate data and insights into actionable strategies in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Support mergers and acquisitions through financial analysis, risk assessment and integration planning.

Requirements

• Proven experience in commercial strategy, market analysis, and/or business intelligence.
• Strong analytical and storytelling skills; able to present insights clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in matrixed organisations and cross-cultural environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and visual presentation.
• Effective communicator with excellent project management skills.
• Collaborative and pragmatic approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Proactive, curious and adaptable; embraces feedback and thrives in dynamic settings.
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience in Business or Consulting.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Life assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Access to extensive learning and development resources
• Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

About the Business

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com.

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