Junior Data Analyst

across sales, trade marketing, and commercial strategy. This position blends analytical work with hands-on reporting and administrative support, making it ideal for an early-career analyst looking to build strong experience in the FMCG / retail supplier environment.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Insights

• Analyse sales, stock, and distribution data from multiple retail partners
• Identify trends, performance drivers, risks, and opportunities across products and categories
• Highlight exceptions such as poor-performing products, declining categories, and stock risks
• Conduct product gap analyses to identify opportunities for improved listings and distribution expansion
• Support market and performance analysis to guide commercial decision-making
• Translate data findings into clear, actionable recommendations for the commercial and sales teams

Reporting & Presentation

• Prepare regular sales and stock reports for internal stakeholders
• Present insights and findings to the Commercial Director, National Sales Manager, and broader management team when required
• Assist in the creation of data-driven presentations and summaries for internal reviews and strategy sessions

Trade Marketing & Administrative Support

• Support the Trade Marketing Manager with:

o Pulling and maintaining sales and stock reports

o Assisting with data inputs for new listing submissions

o Supporting data requirements for new product launches and new retail customers

• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and clarity across all reports and submissions

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with attention to detail
• Ability to interpret raw data and convert it into meaningful insights
• Commercial awareness and understanding of retail performance drivers
• Confident communicator, able to explain data clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Well-organised and comfortable managing recurring reporting tasks
• Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach

Technical Requirements

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data manipulation essential)
• Experience working with large datasets
• Exposure to data visualisation or BI tools (advantageous but not essential)

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or diploma in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field

preferred

• Alternatively, relevant experience managing sales and stock data on the supplier side of retail
• 0-3 years’ experience in a data, reporting, or analytical role (junior / graduate level

encouraged)