Overview

Category Analyst – Pricing & Promotions – Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

  • This is a full-time role, however flexibility in this will be considered
  • We know that having a work-life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role
  • The base location for this role is Greggs House

Main Responsibilities

  • Carry out analysis of promotional campaigns and always-on offers, evaluating performance across channels using business, customer and market data 
  • Manage and coordinate the promotional calendar, ensuring campaigns are effectively communicated, planned and delivered across the business 
  • Develop and maintain efficient promotional planning processes that align with wider business objectives and operational requirements 
  • Track and manage promotional spend through delivery partners, ensuring contractual commitments and business targets are achieved 
  • Support the development of business cases for promotional activity and provide insights to inform decision-making 
  • Produce regular performance reporting and actionable insights for stakeholders, including weekly updates for senior leadership 
  • Own analysis and reporting of pricing and promotional trials, measuring outcomes against agreed success criteria 
  • Act as the subject matter expert for BI platforms, Power BI and analytical tools, leveraging data to drive commercial decisions 
  • Use SQL and reporting tools to extract, analyse and visualise data, while supporting and training colleagues in best practice analytics 
  • Maintain promotional hierarchy and data accuracy, working closely with Power BI, Master Data and cross-functional teams to ensure robust reporting 
  • Monitor competitor promotional activity and pricing, providing market insights and maintaining a strong understanding of the UK food-to-go landscape

Ideal Candidate

You will fit right into this role if you:

  • Are highly numerate graduate with a strong analytical background. An A-Level in Maths would be desirable, though not essential

  • Are a confident individual with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, able to operate at all levels clearly and concisely with the proven ability to communicate complex data terminology so it is understood by the data owner and the business

  • Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience of analysing information and issues to identify current and potential problems and develop and implement workable solutions

  • Can demonstrate a proven ability to provide excellence in customer service

  • Have proven high levels of accuracy and attention to detail

  • Have experience of, and the ability to multi-task and work with multiple priorities calmly and at pace

  • Are results focused with strong planning, prioritising and organisation skills

  • Can multi-task and work with multiple priorities at pace, delivering results within tight timescales

  • Are self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and using own initiative

  • Have advanced Excel skills to support with analysis and the ability to work with large data sets and proficient in SQL

  • Are supportive of an inclusive culture – recognising and valuing that difference is good

  • Want to develop and are ready to work alongside some great people and have lots of fun on your Greggs journey!

 

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