Commercial & Trading Analyst - Hybrid (3 on-site/2 remote)

CVS Vets; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension matched

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits

Leave buying/selling

Job summary

CVS Group plc's Vet Direct division is seeking a Commercial & Trading Analyst to drive sales growth, margin improvement and commercial performance across its ecommerce portfolio of veterinary equipment, consumables, instruments and clothing.

You will analyze sales, margins and profitability trends, produce regular reports and dashboards, support product launches and budgeting, and build strong cross-functional relationships.

Qualifications

• 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 and solid business knowledge

Responsibilities

• Analyse sales, margin, profitability, and revenue performance to provide commercial insights
• Produce regular reports and 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 met
• Produce accurate reporting, dashboards, and KPI scorecards
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and data-driven decision making

Skills

Commercial analysis

Category analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Advanced Excel

Negotiation

Time management

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CVS Group plc's Vet Direct division is seeking a Commercial & Trading Analyst to drive sales growth, margin improvement and commercial performance across its ecommerce portfolio of veterinary equipment, consumables, instruments and clothing.

You will analyze sales, margins and profitability trends, produce regular reports and dashboards, support product launches and budgeting, and build strong cross-functional relationships.