<p><strong>Data Analyst – Advanced SQL – Commercial Analytics – London/Hybrid</strong></p> <p><strong>Why join us</strong></p> <p>We’re a business serving millions of customers a day, with the UK’s largest loyalty scheme and an ever-evolving set of digital platforms. All this equals over 1.2 billion transactions a year, presenting a volume, depth, and complexity of data that few can match.&nbsp;<br/><br/>We don’t think we’re exaggerating when we say we have the most exciting data set in the country. We’ve got data from billions of transactions for our teams to play with. From it, we build scalable, high-performance products using cutting-edge technology that give our customers an amazing experience. In an inclusive, agile environment, you’ll have the space to be curious, to experiment, and solve real-world challenges. And you’ll get to see the output of your work in the hands of millions of people across the UK.</p> <p>Joining the Argos Analytics team means being part of a transformative environment where data is leveraged to drive impactful change. As a Commercial Analyst, you will have the opportunity to work with one of the most exciting and complex data sets in the country, unlocking its potential to shape commercial strategies and drive business success. In an inclusive and agile setting, you will be encouraged to bring your analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, and strategic thinking to the forefront, collaborating with stakeholders and delivering data-driven insights that make a real difference in the hands of millions of customers across the UK.</p> <p><strong>What you'll do</strong></p> <p>As a Data Analyst within the Argos Commercial Analytics team, you will be at the forefront of leveraging data to drive strategic commercial decisions and enhance profitability. Your role will involve analysing pricing strategies, evaluating product trends, and developing data-driven insights that inform business decisions and contribute to the overall success of the organisation. Through your analytical mindset, technical proficiency in SQL and either R or Python, and strategic pricing analysis skills, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, create actionable insights, and drive measurable business transformation through effective communication and stakeholder engagement. Your focus on efficiency, automation, and continuous learning will play a crucial role in shaping the future of commercial strategies at Sainsbury's.</p> <p><strong>Who you are</strong></p> <p>As a Data Analyst for Argos Commercial team, you must have advanced SQL and be able to write SQL queries from scratch to extract and aggregate data. You are a highly analytical and strategic thinker with a passion for leveraging data to drive commercial success.&nbsp;</p> <p>With a keen eye for detail and a talent for uncovering insights from complex data sets, you excel in developing data-driven pricing strategies, conducting competitor analysis, and designing KPI frameworks to enhance profitability and business impact. Your technical proficiency in SQL and statistical tools like R or Python, coupled with your strong communication skills, allows you to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, present compelling data stories, and drive measurable business transformation through actionable insights and strategic analysis.</p> <p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Advanced SQL – must be able to write SQL queries from scratch to extract and aggregate&nbsp;</li> <li>Relevant technical experience in Snowflake.&nbsp;</li> <li>Understanding and examples of implementing analytical skills and statistical technique like of pricing elasticity, regression analysis, forecasting, and/or predictive modelling</li> <li>Strong storytelling and stakeholder engagement skills.</li> <li>Past commercial analytics experience / Pricing Analyst experience</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Previous experience of Python, BI tools (e.g. Tableau or Business Objects) and AWS</li> <li>Past experience on Competitor & Market Analysis/Promotional Impact Evaluation</li> <li>Experience working with third-party tools related to retrieving competitor data.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Please note that this job advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications.</strong></p> <p>LI-JH1</p>