Job Description
Join Our Team as a Commercial & Trading Analyst!
Vet Direct is an integral division of CVS Group plc, an international leader in veterinary services.
We pride ourselves on being a one-stop shop for veterinary practices, offering consumables, uniforms, instruments, and equipment to meet every need.
At Vet Direct, our dedication to making pets a priority is at the core of everything we do.
Role Overview
The Commercial & Trading Analyst supports the Purchasing, Customer Care, Accounts & Marketing teams in driving sales growth, margin improvement, and commercial performance across Vet Directs e-commerce portfolio of veterinary equipment, consumables, instruments & clothing.
This is an integral role that analyses sales, margin and profitability trends to identify opportunities for growth and cost improvement with a view to giving Vet Direct a competitive edge.
Key Responsibilities:
Setting Direction
Analyse sales, margin, profitability, and revenue performance to provide commercial insights.
Produce regular reports and conduct pricing, competitor, and supplier performance analysis.
Support product launches, category reviews, forecasting, and budgeting activities.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers, and colleagues.
Champion CVS values, maintain a customer-focused approach, and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
Developing People
Complete required training and take ownership of your personal development.
Share knowledge and best practice with colleagues and the wider business.
Foster a collaborative,



supportive team environment and contribute positively to team meetings and communications.
Regularly review progress against objectives and seek opportunities to enhance performance.
Delivering Results
Produce accurate and timely reporting, dashboards, and KPI scorecards.
Monitor category and supplier performance, providing actionable recommendations and insights.
Ensure reporting accuracy, data integrity, and effective stakeholder communication.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support business performance through data-driven decision-making.
Consistently meet and exceed objectives and KPIs through proactive performance management.
Key Skills Required:
Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills with ability to organise and use Microsoft Office tools.
Advanced excel skills
Effective negotiation skills with a willingness to drive down costs and improve efficiencies
Strong commercial acumen
Experience in commercial and category analysis
Sound business knowledge
Accuracy and an eye for detail
Good organisation and time management skills.
A team player with a high level of dedication to fulfil obligations.
In addition to a competitive salary of £30,000 we offer:
Up to 7.6 weeks of annual leave, including Bank Holidays.
Pension matched to 6%.
Health cash plan and flexible benefits tailored to your needs.
Opportunities to buy or sell annual leave.
At CVS, we are committed to inclusivity and diversity, ensuring a supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.

📌 Commercial & Trading Analyst (New South Wales)
🏢 CVS Group Vets
📍 New South Wales