Senior Commercial Analyst

Bayut & dubizzle have the unique distinction of being iconic, homegrown brands with a strong presence across the seven emirates in the UAE. Connecting millions of users across the country, we are committed to delivering the best online search experience.

As part of Dubizzle Group, we are alongside some of the strongest classified brands in the market. With a collective strength of 8 brands, we have more than 160 million monthly users that trust in our dedication to providing them with the best platform for their needs.

As a Senior Commercial Analyst, you will help guide the sales property team in improving processes, services, products, and software through analysis. You will share a continuous focus on growth with the business leaders and will be responsible for building out the dubizzle/Bayut brand.

In this role, you will:

1. Develop and implement monthly sales targets for the sales team.
2. Lead and conduct the monthly business review for the property sales team.
3. Provide direct support to the Director of Property Sales using a management consulting approach.
4. Analyze competitive business models, offering strategic recommendations to strengthen our market position.
5. Regularly attend client meetings (minimum of 3 times per month) to support Sales Account Managers.
6. Design and create dashboards tracking competition performance, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
7. Establish processes and SOPs (standard operating procedures) for the Sales Ops team.
8. Collaborate with cross-functional partners in product, engineering, operations, finance, and marketing to develop data-driven business strategies and roadmaps.
9. Extract and share data with stakeholders using Dashboards/Reports or Google Sheets.
10. Work closely with product managers to improve product offerings, including pricing strategies and new product experiments.
11. Enhance the CRM tool by integrating business needs and product requirements.
12. Manage self-service tools for end-users, facilitating data exploration with minimal assistance.
13. Present models, findings, and insights to senior management to support strategic decision-making.
14. Provide objective recommendations on business strategy, monetization, and operational improvements.
15. Develop documentation and presentations for management.
16. Partner with the finance team to develop budgets, forecasts, and ad hoc analyses based on data-driven insights and operating metrics.
17. Monitor and track in-month performance metrics.
18. Act as the point of contact between the Central Data Team and Sales, spending most of the time on the sales floor preparing sales aid kits and presentations.
19. Oversee and manage the profit and loss (P&L) of the online property.
20. Ensure timely delivery of projects, either independently or by involving other analysts as needed.
21. Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously on complex projects without direct supervision.
22. Mentor junior team members, providing guidance and validating their work.
23. Take initiative to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Statistics, Master is an advantage
2. 6+ years of work experience in strategy / business analytics/sales enabler role, having closely worked with product in an internet/e-commerce company
3. Experience in e-commerce, internet and/or digital media
4. Proficient in Microsoft Excel
5. Knowledgeable in SQL
6. Strong problem-solving skills and Commercial and Financial concepts.
7. Ability to crunch heavy data, build insights and drive operational decision making
8. Excellent analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to translate data and information into actionable insights and business recommendations
9. Exceptional project management skills and attention to detail
10. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Benefits:

1. A fast paced, high performing team.
2. Multicultural environment with over 50 different nationalities
3. Competitive Tax-free Salary
4. Comprehensive Health Insurance
5. Annual Air Ticket Allowance
6. Employee discounts at multiple vendors across the emirates
7. Rewards & Recognitions
8. Learning & Development

Bayut & dubizzle is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.