Retail Data Analyst

"Job title: Retail Data Analyst Location: North West London, NW2 7HF Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm + 1 hour lunch break About Vitabiotics At Vitabiotics, you'll find a diverse bunch of talented folks who come from a wide range of backgrounds and possess an extensive array of experience. What brings us all together is a culture that thrives on innovation, mutual respect, teamwork, and a sense of commitment. Vitabiotics is truly a great place to work! Vitabiotics has pioneered advances in nutritional healthcare products for over 50 years, and the range includes many of Britain's leading supplement brands such as Perfectil, Pregnacare, Wellman, Wellwoman, and Menopace. As the UK's No.1 vitamin company, exporting to over 100 countries, Vitabiotics is widely acknowledged as leaders in innovation and in 2018 became the first vitamin company to twice receive the Queen's Award for Innovation, awarded for its ground-breaking clinical research. About The Role We are currently seeking a Retail Data Analyst to join our growing team. In this role, you will leverage data to drive insights, assist in strategy formulation, and optimize performance across our retail channels. You will play a pivotal role in analysing sales data, identifying trends, and providing actionable recommendations to improve sales performance. Key Responsibilities Analyse retail sales data and generate reports that provide insights on performance across categories and channelsMonitor KPIs and conduct variance analysis against forecasts and previous periodsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to provide data-driven support for merchandising and promotional strategiesIdentify and track relevant industry trends to inform future product development and marketing initiativesAssist in the creation of presentations for internal and external stakeholders, showcasing findings and recommendationsDevelop and maintain dashboards for real-time tracking of business performance Requirements Proven experience as a data analyst or similar role within a retail or consumer goods environmentStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and translate them into actionable insightsProficiency in data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a bonus. Advanced Excel skillsExperience using analytical databases (SQL desired) for data manipulation and reporting purposesExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex data findings to non-technical stakeholdersStrong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities Benefits Competitive annual leave package (24 days plus bank holidays - increases to 27 days after 5 years' service)Bupa dental coverPrivate medical insurance. 50% staff discount on all Vitabiotics productsStaff skills trainingHealth and wellbeing programmePension contributionsSick pay supportFree onsite parkingEnhanced maternity or paternity leaveCompany eventsFresh fruit and snacks2 Charity days a yearFree EV charging station."