3 Days Left Commercial Analyst

Commercial Analyst
Contract Type: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Because we strive to put people first.
What's a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you're making, the experiences you're having and the people you're with. You're our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.
Working in partnership with our Trading Team, Buying & Merchandising teams and Commercial Retail functions as well as other internal teams, this role provides data, insights and recommendations on current and future opportunities across the business.
This role will provide support and relevant data to offer direction on strategic, commercial and analytical decision making to key stakeholders. The role will specialise in an area of the business across Campaigns with the ability to rotate areas of specialism based on the needs of the business. Other areas of specialism include Pricing & Promotions, Licensed & DTR and Social Media stock availability.

What You'll Get
People are at the heart of what we do here, so it's essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let's talk lifestyle:

1. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays, and if you want, you can buy five more days to enjoy
2. Your day your way: an opportunity for a 2 pm early Friday finish and a subsidised cafeteria.
3. Primark Perks – Discounts with some local partner businesses to our offices

What You'll Do:
We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you'll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities:

- Manage processes and apply a commercial lens to ensure we launch our key campaigns with impact promptly, with the support of a Trading Assistant.
- Partner with Product and Brand Business Partners, and the Licensed team, to agree on the key campaign launches to be supported and liaise throughout the season to ensure updates are captured
- Partner with Planning & Space Planning and Supply Chain teams to monitor and prioritise campaign intake. Suggest solutions to issues such as delayed handovers.
- Weekly tracking of campaign stock availability and highlighting concerns to all relevant Stakeholders.
- Partner with Commercial teams to agree on the timing of stock release in advance of launch dates
- Maintain trackers, manage sales reporting and analysis, and track stock and campaign profitability.
- Partner with the Social Media team to confirm the availability of the product proposed for posting on channels, including Instagram
- Provide training and support to the B&M teams on all Campaign Launch processes.
- Manage, coach and develop the Trading Assistant while taking responsibility fortheir own career progression.
- Deputise for the Trading Lead or Trading Manager where required
- Support the wider Commercial Trading team with BAU trading activity and reporting

What you'll bring:
We want every person in our organisation to feel like they're making a key contribution. Here are some of the experiences and skills you'll need for the role:

- 3+ years of merchandising or equivalent experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills displaying confidence and strong influencing skills when presenting information to senior stakeholders.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills (including advanced excel and experience with merchandising systems) with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organisation and prioritisation skills with the ability to work at pace under pressure while focusing on results.
- Strong commercial acumen with a genuine interest in enhancing the customer experience
- Highly collaborative, comfortable reaching out and building relationships with teams across the business.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can't wait to see what you'll bring. You'll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we're excited about our future - and we're excited to develop yours.
About Primark
At Primark, people matter. They're the beating heart of our business and the reason we've grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.
If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.

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