Commercial Data Analyst

Leighton; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lagardère UK Travel Retail is seeking a Commercial Analyst to support data-driven decision-making in a fast-paced travel retail environment. You will analyze sales, margin, and inventory to drive actionable insights and support supplier negotiations. Strong analytical skills and a result-oriented approach are key attributes for success in this role, alongside the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

Benefits

Simplyhealth cash plan

Retail Trust

Life insurance

Up to 25% in-store discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial analysis within retail or travel retail.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel is mandatory.
• Experience in driving commercial change through data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drive actionable insights from large datasets to improve sales and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain dashboards for various stakeholders.
• Conduct comprehensive analysis of sales and promotional performance.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Communication

Presentation skills

Data management

Education

Degree in business, economics, statistics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Exciting new opportunity in travel retail, supporting a fast-paced retail and food service business, where every day brings new opportunities to grow and make an impact!

Job purpose:

Lagardère UK Travel Retail is seeking a highly analytical, commercially minded individual to join our team as a Commercial Analyst. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director with a dotted line into Finance, you will be at the heart of our data-driven decision-making, supporting our Duty Free, Food & Beverage, and Travel Essentials retail business.

As a key enabler of commercial success, you will be responsible for turning complex data into clear insights, driving actionable change, and supporting the business with robust analysis, reporting, and dashboard creation. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our commercial strategy, ensuring we stay ahead in a fast-paced and competitive travel retail environment.

Benefits: Simplyhealth cash plan, Retail Trust, life insurance, and up to 25% in-store discounts

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Support and Actionable Insight:

• Drive actionable insight from large data sets, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve sales, margin, and operational efficiency.
• Provide robust data and analysis to support supplier negotiations and promotional planning.

Reporting and Dashboard Creation:

• Develop, maintain, and present regular dashboards and reports for the Commercial Director, finance, airport partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Summarise key findings and recommendations to senior management to drive commercial action and business change.

Data Analyst and Insight Generation:

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of sales, margin, inventory, pricing, and promotional performance across all business lines (Duty Free, Food & Beverage, Travel Essentials).
• Perform market and competitor analysis, including using price and promotional benchmarks to inform commercial strategy and identify actionable insights.

Model and interpret P&L data, run sensitivity analyses, pre- vs post- vs control analysis, and scenario outcomes to support decision-making.

Cross Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with commercial, finance, and airport partners to gather data, align on objectives, and ensure holistic business understanding.
• Support the finance team with dotted line reporting and data sharing as required.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and implement improvements to reporting, data visualization, and analytical processes.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in commercial analytics and data-driven retail management.

Qualifications and Key Skills:

Experience:

• Proven experience in commercial analysis within retail, travel retail, or a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Track record of driving actionable insights and commercial change through data analysis.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Excel (mandatory); experience with VBA coding preferred.
• Experience with Power BI and SAP is beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to manage and analyse large data sets, with some advanced analytical or statistical expertise.

Education:

• Degree in business, economics, statistics, or a related field preferred.

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Proactive and results-driven, with a focus on driving commercial success.

Our values: Can you feel the HEAT?

Whatever role you deliver for Lagardère Travel Retail, part of your responsibility is to represent and uphold our company values every day:

• HONESTY - Working ethically | Fostering a culture of openness | Treating each other fairly | Being considerate
• EXCELLENCE - Delivering first class customer service | Upholding high store standards | Showcasing prestigious brands
• AGILITY - Working in a fast-paced environment | Adapting well to change | Always striving to improve
• TEAM SPIRIT - Working together as one team | Supporting each other | Being active partners in our wider communities

Our company:

One of the two divisions of the Lagardère group, Lagardère Travel Retail is a pioneering global leader in the travel retail industry and the only operator to have established a comprehensive and world-recognised leadership across multiple business activities.

Operating over 5,000 stores across Travel Essentials, Duty Free & Fashion and Foodservice in airports, railway stations and other concessions in 42 countries worldwide, we generated €5.2bn sales in 2022.

At Lagardère Travel Retail we believe an inclusive and diverse culture can help businesses and people thrive. We are committed to creating a work environment where our people can fulfil their potential and be themselves and to supporting each and every one of them in achieving their ambitions. We welcome and consider all applicants regardless of their background and can ensure all candidates will receive a fair and equal treatment.