Junior Commercial Analyst

In brief

**Overview** The Junior Commercial Analyst at Clover S.A. will support the Sales and Commercial teams, as well as Principals. This role focuses on providing accurate and meaningful insights through standard and ad-hoc reporting, assisting with the analysis of sales and commercial data, identifying trends and opportunities, and ensuring that relevant information is available to support effective business decision-making and sales execution. **What you will do** * Support Sales and Commercial teams, as well as Principals, with insights through reporting. * Analyse sales and commercial data, identifying trends and opportunities. * Ensure relevant information is available for business decision-making and sales execution. * Optimise ranging per region per channel, including identifying brand trends for stagnant or declining SKUs, compiling market share analysis, analysing returns contribution on sales performance, compiling market trends using historical data, and ranging products. * Evaluate efficiencies and optimisation of the promotional process by conducting promo analysis, analysing data for promo trends, comparing sales data, establishing incremental vs. baseline volume, reporting on variances, and communicating efficiencies. * Compile various reports such as weekly gap analysis (actual vs. budget), forward share vs. market share tracking, price fluctuation tracking, weekly & monthly returns analysis and numeric distribution reports, national reviews, customer performance reports, incentive tracking, performance reports for Trade Marketers during price increases, and identifying numeric distribution gaps, alongside ad-hoc reporting. * Coordinate the Clover Mobile system for Principals, involving measuring numeric distribution and promo compliance, tracking forward and market share, measuring placements as per the perfect store concept, tracking numeric distribution of Clover, principals, and competitors, tracking Merchandiser availability and placement, uploading and supporting AM schedule management for call cycles, and compiling ad-hoc reports. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Business English: Fluent * Computer literacy: Advanced * Ability to travel off-site/overnight stay * **Behavioural Competencies**: Proactive and action orientated; Approaches situations with an open mind and solves problems creatively; Solves problems through effective decision making; Clear and sound reasoning ability; Maintains high standards. * **Leadership Competencies**: Interpersonal effectiveness; Commitment and motivation. * **Technical Competencies**: Thinking and reasoning logically; Ability to apply numerical principles; Apply expertise and technology. **Who should apply** An ideal candidate is someone who can effectively support sales and commercial teams by providing accurate and meaningful data-driven insights. They should be proactive, action-orientated, creative in problem-solving, and capable of effective decision-making with clear, sound reasoning ability. The candidate must maintain high standards, demonstrate strong interpersonal effectiveness, commitment, and motivation, along with technical aptitude for logical thinking, applying numerical principles, and leveraging expertise and technology. **Deadline** 14th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/junior-commercial-analyst-clover-s-a-proprietary-limited Source: myjobmag

Summary drafted with AI assistance from the original advert. The advert itself is the authority — how we use AI.

Job description

Before you apply

• Confirm the requirements and closing date on the original listing (myjobmag). SPANi lists vacancies from other sites and may not reflect last-minute changes.
• Legitimate employers do not charge application, registration or training fees.
• Don't send your ID or bank details before you have confirmed the employer is real.

How to spot a job scam

Before you apply

• Read the full advert and confirm you meet the minimum requirements before applying.
• Tailor your CV headline and most recent experience to the job title and key skills.
• Note the closing date and reference number, and keep a copy of what you submit.
• Apply only through the employer or job board link — never pay to apply.