Elevation Recruitment Group
Retail Sales & Performance Analyst

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Retail Sales & Performance Analyst
Wakefield | £50,000 - £55,000 | Permanent
Are you an analytical thinker with strong Excel skills and a commercial mindset? Ready to turn data into decisions that make a real difference?
Elevation Recruitment Group is exclusively recruiting a Retail Sales & Performance Analyst for a leading UK retailer, operating 160+ showrooms nationwide.
Working directly with the Head of Retail, you’ll uncover what’s driving sales performance, identify where profit is being lost and turn complex data into clear, actionable insight.
Benefits
- £50,000 - £55,000 salary.
- Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm, with flexibility for an earlier start.
- Fully office-based at Wakefield.
- Free on-site parking.
- A high-impact role with direct exposure to senior retail leadership.
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What’s in it for you?
- Analyse sales performance across 160+ showrooms, identifying trends and opportunities.
- Investigate discounting, missed delivery charges and underperforming stores to protect margins.
- Create sharp, visual reports and briefing packs to drive action at showroom level.
- Present meaningful insights to senior leadership and influence commercial decisions.
- Support retail communications, escalated queries and trade show coordination.
What are we looking for?
- Proven experience in data analysis, sales reporting or commercial performance.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups and complex formulas.
- Strong PowerPoint skills and the ability to communicate findings clearly.
- A sharp eye for detail, excellent problem-solving skills and commercial awareness.
- A proactive approach with the confidence to challenge the numbers and uncover the story behind them.
- Power BI experience and a retail or multi-site background would be advantageous, but sector experience isn't essential.


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This opportunity is exclusively managed by Elevation Recruitment Group. Apply today or get in touch with Sarah Larkin for a confidential discussion.
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