Commercial & Trading Analyst

Vet Direct; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 7.6 weeks

Pension matched to 6%

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits

Leave buy/sell option

Job summary

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

You will analyse sales and profitability trends, produce reports, support product launches, and collaborate with Purchasing, Customer Care, Accounts and Marketing to deliver commercial insights.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Effective negotiation skills with a willingness to drive down costs and improve efficiencies
• Strong commercial acumen and category analysis experience.
• Sound business knowledge and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• A team player with dedication to fulfil obligations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales, margin, profitability and revenue to provide commercial insights.
• Produce reports and perform pricing, supplier and competitor analysis.
• Support product launches, category reviews, forecasting and budgeting.
• Engage with stakeholders, suppliers and colleagues to drive decisions.
• Create dashboards and KPI scorecards for monitoring performance.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify cost-improvement opportunities.
• Ensure data integrity and clear stakeholder communication.
• Strive to meet and exceed objectives and KPIs through proactive management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Oral and written communication

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Category analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

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.

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:

• 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
• Experience in commercial and category analysis
• 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.

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.