Commercial Analyst – New Categories

Currys London Campus at Waterloo
Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months
Full Time
Grade 3

At Currys we’re united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing technology. As the UK’s best-known retailer of tech, we’re proud of the service our customers receive – and it’s all down to our team of 25,000 caring and committed colleagues. Working as one team, we learn and grow together, celebrating the big and small moments that make every day amazing.

As Commercial Analyst, you will play a key role in developing the “New Categories” proposition through identifying new opportunities by analysing market trends & consumer behaviour, to drive performance improvement as well as identifying new revenue opportunities. Working closely with Category teams, Commercial Finance, Channels, Customer Insights, Data & Analytics & Marketing, you will use data to make recommendations for pricing, promotions, and assortment strategies to maximise sales and profitability.

Reporting directly to the Senior Buyer, you will support the delivery of category strategy across the New Categories portfolio, playing a pivotal role in supporting transformation projects as part of our 3YP growth initiatives. You will report on existing performance, measure tests & trials, search for key trends and identify further initiatives which are viable & financially beneficial.

You will be responsible for examining market trends, sales data and financial performance. You will conduct analysis and offer recommendations under the guidance of the Senior Buyer to enhance operational efficiency and drive overall Category success. This role supports the strategic planning process, ensuring the category remains competitive, adapting to market changes and delivering all objectives through data-driven decision making.

You will have strong commercial acumen and analytical data skills, with a strong desire to collaborate and work cross-functionally. You will have strong influencing skills and be comfortable working with internal and external third parties to deliver profitable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct desktop research to identify trends and opportunities within the “New Categories” portfolio, leveraging AI-powered market intelligence tools where available
• Analyse sales data, financial performance and customer behaviour data to provide actionable insights for performance improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and enhance reporting capabilities, ensuring alignment and commitment to delivery
• Support the Senior Buyer and Senior Category team in creating comprehensive reports and presentations for senior management, outlining key performance indicators
• Prepare data to allow the team to evaluate and optimise pricing and ranging strategies, working closely with the Pricing & Buying teams to deliver a competitive offer reflective of market dynamics
• Utilise data-driven approaches to enhance the customer offer and support in the shaping of marketing campaigns which are channel appropriate
• Produce data which monitors and assesses the effectiveness of ranges, promotional campaigns, trials and key initiatives
• Assist in budgeting processes by providing data-driven insights to support financial planning
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and technological advancements to ensure the landscape is understood and central to all decision-making
• Support the Senior Buyer with ad-hoc analysis and business cases to inform category investment and strategic priorities

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience in data analysis, preferably in the retail or consumer electronics sector
• Strong proficiency in data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) and advanced Excel skills
• Familiarity with SQL or Python for data extraction and analysis is advantageous
• Strong communication skills to convey complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision in data analysis
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to think strategically
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with peers internally and external third parties
• Demonstrates resilience and adaptability to change, meeting all challenges in a fast-paced business
  
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel & Access
• Experience with data visualisation platforms (Power BI preferred)

Why join us:

We know our people are the secret to our success. That's why we're always looking for ways to reward great work. You'll find a host of benefits designed to work for you, including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday entitlement
• Life Assurance
• Staff discounts and offers
• Hybrid Working (with an expectation to meet in person 2-4 times per month)

Join our team and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you develop the career you want with new opportunities, on-going training and skills for life.

Not only can you shape your own future, but you can help take charge of ours too. As the biggest recycler and repairer of tech in the UK, we’re in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet. 

Every voice has a space at our table and we're committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance with your application please email careers@currys.co.uk and we'll do our best to help.