Junior Commercial Performance Analyst
Watchfinder is hiring a Junior Commercial Performance Analyst in West Malling to support sales analysis, reporting and commercial decision‑making.
Overview
Watchfinder is a specialist retailer and online marketplace focused on pre-owned luxury timepieces. The business is recognised for deep product expertise, rigorous authentication standards and a digitally led customer experience, offering analytical and commercial teams the opportunity to work at the intersection of luxury retail and e‑commerce.
Role & Responsibilities
- Produce regular commercial reporting (weekly, monthly) on sales, margins, inventory and channel performance to inform management decisions.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and KPI trackers to visualise trends and highlight opportunities or risks across product and channel portfolios.
- Deliver ad‑hoc commercial analysis to support pricing, promotions, inventory allocation and merchandising strategies.
- Collaborate with commercial, marketing and operations stakeholders to translate data into actionable recommendations.
- Support forecasting and variance analysis, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
- Ensure data integrity by validating source data and reconciling disparate systems for accurate reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics or a related quantitative discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
- Demonstrable analytical ability with strong numerical and problem‑solving skills.
- Experience producing clear, business‑facing reports and presenting findings to non‑technical stakeholders.
- Attention to detail and a methodical approach to data validation and reconciliation.
- Commercial acumen and an understanding of retail or e‑commerce performance drivers, preferably within luxury goods or high‑value retail.
Skills
Experience
Typically 1–3 years’ experience in commercial, business or sales analysis, ideally within retail, e‑commerce or luxury goods. Experience working with transactional datasets and building operational dashboards is preferred.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Culture
The environment at Watchfinder blends retail expertise with digital commerce — teams operate with precision, a customer‑centric mindset and respect for product authenticity. The workplace favours analytical rigor, cross‑functional collaboration and a pragmatic approach to driving commercial growth.