Commercial Data Analyst - Sphere Digital Recruitment : Job Details

Job Title: Commercial Data Analyst

Location: London Hybrid

Department: Commercial Analytics

£40,000 - £42,000

About

Join a leading global publishing company dedicated to delivering exceptional content across a wide range of genres.

The Role

As a Commercial Data Analyst, you will play a key role in providing data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making across sales, marketing, and publishing teams. You will analyze sales trends, market performance, and consumer behavior to help drive revenue growth and improve operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the team’s strategy for the digital markets, including pricing best practices, processes, tools, reports and documentation.
• Work closely with sales, marketing, and editorial teams to optimize pricing, promotions, and distribution strategies.
• Support forecasting and budgeting by providing data-driven recommendations.
• Drive collaboration and cross-functional alignment between a wide range of functions and stakeholders to unleash the potential of AI and Analytics across the company.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear and concise manner.

About You

• Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis, visualisation, and reporting.
• Proficiency in data tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, R, or BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Understanding of commercial or financial metrics within a publishing, media, or retail environment is a plus.
• Ability to interpret data and translate insights into strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Data Science, Economics, Business, or related).
• Experience working in a publishing, media, or entertainment industry is desirable but not required.

If you're passionate about data and keen to drive commercial success in the publishing industry, please get in touch