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Location: Blackburn (on site)
Salary: Circa £70,000 basic plus Benefits, this may be negotiable for the perfect candidate!

Axon Moore is proud to be working with a fast-growing private equity backed business in the FMCG sector. This company is making waves in the market and offers a brilliant opportunity for someone who loves data, insight and commercial problem solving.

The role sits within a high-performing team and would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, working with pace and helping shape decisions through meaningful data. You’ll be working across a broad range of commercial areas including marketing, digital performance and retail.

** This role will require you to have previous experience in an omni-channel setting with a real commercial awareness **

Responsibilities:

Deliver commercial insights that help guide pricing, category planning and promotional activity
Partner with digital and eCommerce teams to understand performance drivers and identify growth opportunities
Develop automated dashboards and reports that give the business quick access to key data
Monitor brand and consumer performance to highlight opportunities and risks
Manage relationships with external data providers including Circana, Profitero and Brandbank
Carry out research projects to identify new product or market opportunities
Present clear insights that influence key decisions across marketing, product and commercial teams

Ideal Candidate:

Two to three years’ experience in a data or insights role, ideally within FMCG or consumer goods
Strong analytical ability with a talent for turning numbers into stories that drive action
Confident using Power BI and Excel for analysis and reporting
Experience working with Nielsen, Kantar or Circana data
A genuine interest in active lifestyle trends
Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with people at all levels
Commercially minded, proactive and happy to work at pace

What success looks like:

You’ll know you’re making an impact when your reports and insights become central to commercial decisions. You’ll build great relationships across teams and see your recommendations translate into real results. Over time, you’ll become a trusted voice in the business and a key part of its continued growth.

This is a fantastic chance to join an ambitious business where data and insight are at the heart of every decision. If you’re passionate about Brands/Products in a highly sought after sector, and love the idea of using analytics to shape business strategy, this role will give you the scope and visibility to really make a difference.

Please do NOT be put of if you are looking for a salary higher than £70k per annum, this client is very open to discussions to secure the perfect candidate.

What’s on offer:

Product discounts and wellbeing perks
Cycle to Work scheme
Birthday day off
Pension with 4% employer contribution
Access to an on-site gym
A collaborative, energetic workplace that values initiative and ambition

To find out more or apply, please contact Victoria O'Connor at Axon Moore in confidence. I am shortlisting now and would love to speak with candidates who are excited by this opportunity.

Victoria- (phone number removed)
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