CVS Group UK
Commercial & Trading Analyst
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Vet Direct is an integral division of CVS Group plc, an international leader in veterinary services. We pride ourselves on being a one-stop shop for veterinary practices, offering consumables, uniforms, instruments, and equipment to meet every need. At Vet Direct, our dedication to making pets a priority is at the core of everything we do.
Role Overview
The Commercial & Trading Analyst supports the Purchasing, Customer Care, Accounts & Marketing teams in driving sales growth, margin improvement, and commercial performance across Vet Direct's e-commerce portfolio of veterinary equipment, consumables, instruments, and clothing. This is an integral role that analyses sales, margin, and profitability trends to identify opportunities for growth and cost improvement with a view to giving Vet Direct a competitive edge.
Key Responsibilities
Setting Direction
- Analyse sales, margin, profitability, and revenue performance to provide commercial insights.
- Produce regular reports and conduct pricing, competitor, and supplier performance analysis.
- Support product launches, category reviews, forecasting, and budgeting activities.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers, and colleagues.
- Champion CVS values, maintain a customer-focused approach, and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
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Developing People
- Complete required training and take ownership of your personal development.
- Share knowledge and best practice with colleagues and the wider business.
- Foster a collaborative, supportive team environment and contribute positively to team meetings and communications.
- Regularly review progress against objectives and seek opportunities to enhance performance.
Delivering Results
- Produce accurate and timely reporting, dashboards, and KPI scorecards.
- Monitor category and supplier performance, providing actionable recommendations and insights.
- Ensure reporting accuracy, data integrity, and effective stakeholder communication.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support business performance through data-driven decision-making.
- Consistently meet and exceed objectives and KPIs through proactive performance management.
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Key Skills Required
- Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to organise and use Microsoft Office tools.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Effective negotiation skills with a willingness to drive down costs and improve efficiencies.
- Strong commercial acumen.
- Experience in commercial and category analysis.
- Sound business knowledge.
- Accuracy and an eye for detail.
- Good organisation and time management skills.
- A team player with a high level of dedication to fulfil obligations.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary of £30,000, we offer:
- Up to 7.6 weeks of annual leave, including Bank Holidays.
- Pension matched to 6%.
- Health cash plan and flexible benefits tailored to your needs.
- Opportunities to buy or sell annual leave.
At CVS, we are committed to inclusivity and diversity, ensuring a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.
Ready to make a difference in the veterinary industry? Apply now and join us at Vet Direct!
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