Retail Category Data Analyst

Quest Search and Selection; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Retail category data analyst to join a rapidly growing retail business in the UK. The role involves delivering insightful dashboards, analyzing data, and providing support for supplier negotiations. Candidates should have 4-5+ years of data analysis experience, preferably within retail or FMCG sectors. This role offers a hybrid working model, health insurance, and opportunities for career development within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life insurance

25% in-store discount

Up to 15% annual bonus based on performance

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years of experience in data analysis.
• Experience in retail, FMCG or wholesale.
• Proven background in commercial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Build and deliver insightful dashboards and reports.
• Analyse sales, margin, pricing, and category performance data.
• Provide analytical support for supplier negotiations.

Skills

Data analysis

Commercial analysis

Advanced Excel skills

Power BI or VBA experience

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Quest Search & Selection is recruiting for a Retail category data analyst with strong commercial acumen, ideally you would have experience working within buying, category management, or supplier-led roles to shape data-driven buying, pricing & promotional decision making.

We are currently partnering with a rapidly growing retail business that brings both global brands and local favourites to millions of customers each year. With major recent wins and significant new store launches planned, this is an exciting time to join a high-performing commercial team within the travel and centre-based retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and deliver insightful dashboards and reports that drive stronger commercial decisions.
• Analyse sales, margin, pricing, promotional, and category performance data across multiple business areas.
• Provide analytical support for supplier negotiations, dynamic / pricing reviews, and promotional planning.
• Partner closely with finance, operations, and commercial teams to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement in reporting accuracy, data visualisation, and commercial insight.
• Contribute to non-food buying activity, including branded supplier management and private-label support.

Key Requirements

• 4–5+ years’ + experience in data analysis.
• Experience in retail, FMCG, supermarket, travel retail, or wholesale is desirable.
• Proven background in commercial analysis, buying, category management, or procurement.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or VBA experience.
• Ability to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• A confident communicator with a proactive, collaborative, and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Flexible and adaptable to the needs of a fast-growing business.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retail Trust support
• hybrid working - 3 days on av. in office
• 25% in-store discount
• Up to 15% annual bonus based on performance
• Opportunities for career development within a rapidly expanding retail group.

If this sounds like the right next step for you- and you have experience in all things data- please send your CV quoting the reference number JO-2512-115325