Commercial Data Analyst

Leighton; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in travel retail seeks a Commercial Data Analyst to support data-driven decision-making in a dynamic environment. This role involves transforming complex data into actionable insights, enhancing commercial strategies across various retail sectors. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and experience in commercial analysis.

Benefits

Simplyhealth cash plan

Retail Trust

Life insurance

Up to 25% in-store discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial analysis within retail or fast-paced environment.
• Experience in driving insights through data analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, statistical expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive actionable insight from large data sets to improve sales and efficiency.
• Develop reports and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Conduct comprehensive analysis of sales, pricing, and performance.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in business, economics, statistics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Join to apply for the Commercial Data Analyst role at Leighton

Continue with Google Continue with Google

Join to apply for the Commercial Data Analyst role at Leighton

This range is provided by Leighton. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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 Responsabilities:

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 Imrpovement:

• 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 everyday:

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 create a work environment where our people can fulfil their potential and be themselves and to support 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Retail

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Leighton by 2x

Get notified about new Data Analyst jobs in London, England, United Kingdom.

London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Greater London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

City Of London, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Data Analyst (Python/SQL/Tableu) - to £65k - ID41747

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.