Trading Analyst

Applegreen Trading Analyst

Role Introduction :

Established in 1992, Applegreen is a leading convenience roadside retailer in the Republic of Ireland, the UK and the US in both large-scale Motorway Service Areas and Travel Plazas, as well as smaller petrol stations. The business has grown to over €3BN in annual revenue, operating 600 Motorway Service Plazas and forecourt sites internationally and employing over 16,000 people.

Applegreen is in a rapid growth phase and to support this ambitious growth, we are seeking to onboard a Trading Analyst who will be part of our Commercial Trading Department in ROI. The successful candidate will be a confident people person who can adopt a hands-on approach and fit into the Applegreen culture seamlessly. The role will report directly into our Senior Trading Analyst and will be based in the Group headquarter office in Park West, Dublin.

Key Responsibilities

As Applegreen expands, the responsibilities will evolve and change over time. The Trading Analyst will play a crucial role in driving the success of the Commercial team at Applegreen. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a strong communicator, and a natural leader who can inspire and motivate their team to achieve exceptional results.

The core responsibilities will centre around the following areas

• Assume full responsibility for the production and preparation of weekly reports, adhering to strict timelines.
• Support and manage the forecast and distribution of products to our stores, allocating stock where required.
• Collaborate and provide support with the Trading team on analytics requirements.
• Use data insights to shape the future development of the business.
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships both internally with key departments within the company and externally with our supply partners.
• Conducting data analysis on trading activity and pricing strategies.
• Implement change, introduce processes, and drive efficiencies within the department.
• Stay informed on market and industry trends through competitor analysis to ensure competitiveness of our offerings.
• Support in developing strategic plans at both product and category levels.
• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with major brands within the global retail industry.

The Candidate should have the following

Qualifications, experience & skills

Additional key skills & attributes

Illustrative Application & Screening Process (subject to change)

Application Process