Business Analyst – Pre-Owned

CORE; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Group is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to turn data into actionable insights. You will analyze pricing, sales, stock and operational performance to inform profitability and efficiency.

Working with commercial and operational teams, you will present findings, support reporting enhancements, and develop dashboards and models to drive better decisions.

Qualifications

• A completed degree, with Statistics, Informatics, Mathematics, Economics, Finance or a related analytical discipline advantageous.
• At least five years’ relevant experience in business analysis, commercial analytics, pricing or a similar analytical role.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, large datasets and analytical modelling.
• Experience using data to inform pricing, profitability, stock or operational decisions.
• Strong commercial understanding of margins, costs and stock performance.
• The ability to investigate anomalies, identify root causes and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with commercial and operational stakeholders.
• A proactive approach, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Analyse sales, trade-in, pricing and stock data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Support pricing decisions through market research, competitor benchmarking and profitability analysis.
• Monitor margins and investigate unexpected changes in costs, volumes or trading performance.
• Evaluate promotions and pricing changes, providing recommendations based on their commercial impact.
• Analyse stock ageing, availability and sell-through, recommending actions to improve stock performance.
• Review operational data to identify cost and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards and analytical models.
• Validate data and work with relevant teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Support business requirements, reporting enhancements and system testing.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders across the business.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Pricing analysis

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Commercial analytics

Education

Degree in Statistics/Informatics/Mathematics/Economics/Finance

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Job description

About Core Group

Core Group represents some of the world’s most recognised technology brands, including Apple, DJI and Nintendo, across Sub-Saharan Africa. Our business spans retail, distribution, e-commerce and enterprise solutions, bringing exceptional products and services to customers across the region.

Through iStore Pre-Owned, we make quality pre-owned Apple products accessible to more customers, supported by trusted service and expertise.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst with strong commercial judgement and a passion for turning data into practical business decisions.

You will analyse pricing, sales, stock and operational performance to identify trends, improve reporting and recommend actions that support profitability and efficiency. Working closely with commercial and operational teams, you will investigate changes in performance and communicate clear, actionable findings.

This role suits someone who enjoys hands‑on analysis, understands how pricing and costs affect margins and can bring clarity to complex information.

Key responsibilities:

• Analyse sales, trade-in, pricing and stock data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.


• Support pricing decisions through market research, competitor benchmarking and profitability analysis.


• Monitor margins and investigate unexpected changes in costs, volumes or trading performance.


• Evaluate promotions and pricing changes, providing recommendations based on their commercial impact.


• Analyse stock ageing, availability and sell-through, recommending actions to improve stock performance.


• Review operational data to identify cost and process improvements.


• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards and analytical models.


• Validate data and work with relevant teams to resolve discrepancies.


• Support business requirements, reporting enhancements and system testing.


• Present findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders across the business.

Requirements

• A completed degree, with Statistics, Informatics, Mathematics, Economics, Finance or a related analytical discipline advantageous.


• At least five years’ relevant experience in business analysis, commercial analytics, pricing or a similar analytical role.


• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, large datasets and analytical modelling.


• Experience using data to inform pricing, profitability, stock or operational decisions.


• Strong commercial understanding of margins, costs and stock performance.


• The ability to investigate anomalies, identify root causes and translate findings into practical recommendations.


• Strong communication skills and confidence working with commercial and operational stakeholders.


• A proactive approach, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Advantageous:

• SQL and Power BI experience.


• Experience in retail, e-commerce, distribution or consumer electronics.


• Exposure to pre-owned products, trade-in programmes or refurbishment operations.

Why join Core Group?

Join a business behind some of the world’s most loved technology brands, where your analytical skills can influence commercial decisions and improve business performance.

If you enjoy working with data, solving complex problems and making a measurable commercial contribution, we would like to hear from you.