Commercial & Trading Analyst

CVS Veterinary Group; Newcastle; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £30,000

Up to 7.6 weeks leave

Pension matched 6%

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits

Annual leave trading

Job summary

Vet Direct, a CVS Group division, is seeking a Commercial & Trading Analyst to drive sales growth and margin improvements across its ecommerce portfolio of veterinary equipment, consumables, and clothing.

The role is hybrid: on-site three days a week and remote two days, with responsibilities covering reporting, forecasting, and supplier performance analysis to deliver data-driven commercial insights.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial and category analysis.
• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Analyse sales, margin, and profitability trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Produce regular reports, dashboards, and KPI scorecards.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and supplier performance analysis.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and communicate insights clearly.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and data-driven improvements.

Skills

Commercial & Category analysis

Analytical communication

Advanced Excel

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Business knowledge

Accuracy & attention to detail

Organisation & time management

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Team as a Commercial & Trading Analyst!

Vet Direct is an integral division of CVS Group plc, an international leader in veterinary services. We pride ourselves on being a one-stop shop for veterinary practices, offering consumables, uniforms, instruments, and equipment to meet every need. At Vet Direct, our dedication to making pets a priority is at the core of everything we do.

Role Overview

The Commercial & Trading Analyst supports the Purchasing, Customer Care, Accounts & Marketing teams in driving sales growth, margin improvement, and commercial performance across Vet Directs e-commerce portfolio of veterinary equipment, consumables, instruments & clothing. This is an integral role that analyses sales, margin and profitability trends to identify opportunities for growth and cost improvement with a view to giving Vet Direct a competitive edge.

This is a hybrid position where you will be working on site 3 times a week, and from home twice a week.

Key Responsibilities:

Setting Direction

• Analyse sales, margin, profitability, and revenue performance to provide commercial insights.
• Produce regular reports and conduct pricing, competitor, and supplier performance analysis.
• Support product launches, category reviews, forecasting, and budgeting activities.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Champion CVS values, maintain a customer-focused approach, and ensure deadlines are consistently met.

Developing People

• Complete required training and take ownership of your personal development.
• Share knowledge and best practice with colleagues and the wider business.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive team environment and contribute positively to team meetings and communications.
• Regularly review progress against objectives and seek opportunities to enhance performance.

Delivering Results

• Produce accurate and timely reporting, dashboards, and KPI scorecards.
• Monitor category and supplier performance, providing actionable recommendations and insights.
• Ensure reporting accuracy, data integrity, and effective stakeholder communication.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support business performance through data-driven decision-making.
• Consistently meet and exceed objectives and KPIs through proactive performance management.

Key Skills Required:

• Experience in commercial and category analysis
• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills with ability to organise and use Microsoft Office tools.
• Advanced excel skills
• Effective negotiation skills with a willingness to drive down costs and improve efficiencies
• Strong commercial acumen
• Sound business knowledge
• Accuracy and an eye for detail
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• A team player with a high level of dedication to fulfil obligations.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary of £30,000 we offer:

• Up to 7.6 weeks of annual leave, including Bank Holidays.
• Pension matched to 6%.
• Health cash plan and flexible benefits tailored to your needs.
• Opportunities to buy or sell annual leave.

At CVS, we are committed to inclusivity and diversity, ensuring a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.