Commercial Excellence Analyst(Undergraduate Placement Scheme)

PPG

Oct 15

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Data
Business, Operations & Strategy

Requirements

Business and commercially aware, ideally with experience of working in a commercial environment
Self-motivated
Able to work without close supervision and use their own initiative
Good inter-personal skills such as the ability to build good working relationships
Team Player
Eager to learn
Good organisation skills with the ability to prioritise and manage time efficiently and work under pressure to ensure deadlines are met
Diligent and strong ability to deal with priorities
Enjoy presenting to/working with, different people
Good IT skills
PC literate with knowledge of numerical applications such as Excel (understanding of pivot tables/VLOOKUP and advanced formulae is desirable) and presentation software such as PowerPoint
Understanding of business performance indicators (KPIs)
Understanding of key commercial and business drivers
Currently in their 2nd year of university studying for a degree in a related field

Responsibilities

To co-ordinate, facilitate and deliver on key projects to improve Commercial Excellence across the UK&I.
Sending out Weekly Commercial Excellence Reports to all major internal stakeholders.
Review all Commercial Excellence Data each week, create reports for the different sales channels and communicate these on a weekly basis.
Add commentary each week including observations and recommendations for growth.
Support integration of Commercial Excellence with our sales network and support ongoing Training/Onboarding process.
Ensure all incoming requests for training support are actioned in a timely manner.
Ensure we work with new starters on structured training programmes to allow them to be fully familiar with the Commercial Excellence process.
Review ongoing UK Commercial Excellence KPI Progress.
Work with sales teams to implement and action improvement programmes.
Review KPI’s each week for UK Commercial Excellence.
Work with sales teams to look at ways we can implement improvement plans and action them effectively.
Support Commercial Excellence Growth Projects.
Due to the nature of this role, each day is different with exciting commercial projects coming up.
This role would be involved with these, normally reviewing data and then presenting their findings.
Daily contact with commercial colleagues across UK&I to progress projects, opportunities and solve problems.
Interaction with other departments such as service, technical & marketing to provide solutions to deliver the 360 degree view of customers.

FAQs

What does the role of a Commercial Excellence Analyst involve?

The role involves coordinating, facilitating, and delivering key projects to improve Commercial Excellence across the UK&I, including sending weekly reports, supporting training processes, reviewing KPIs, and engaging in various commercial projects.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be in their 2nd year of university studying for a degree in a related field.

Is previous work experience required for this role?

While prior experience in a commercial environment is ideal, it is not explicitly required for this role.

What skills are essential for a Commercial Excellence Analyst?

Essential skills include good IT capabilities, proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, understanding of business performance indicators, strong organizational skills, and good inter-personal communication skills.

What kind of relationships will I build in this role?

The role involves daily contact with commercial colleagues, as well as interaction with other departments such as service, technical, and marketing to provide comprehensive customer solutions.

Are there opportunities for growth in this position?

Yes, this role offers exposure to various commercial projects, insights into different business cultures, and opportunities to work with senior finance and sales teams, which can facilitate career growth.

Will I receive training and support in this role?

Yes, the role includes supporting onboarding and training processes to ensure new starters are familiar with the Commercial Excellence processes.

What is the work environment like for a Commercial Excellence Analyst?

The work environment is dynamic, with daily exposure to various commercial activities, opportunities to present findings, and collaboration with different teams across the company.

Is there a specific software knowledge required for this position?

Yes, proficiency in numerical applications such as Excel (including pivot tables/VLOOKUP) and presentation software such as PowerPoint is desirable.

Do we offer flexible working arrangements?

Yes, the role may offer some flexibility, but it is primarily based in a hybrid work model.

PPG

Manufacturing & Electronics

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1883

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

PPG Industries, now known as PPG, is a global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. Their ultimate mission is to innovate and provide sustainable solutions that enhance and protect surfaces and improve the quality of life. PPG aims to be the world’s leading coatings company by consistently delivering high-quality products and services that meet customer needs while reducing environmental impact. Their purpose revolves around developing advanced technologies to address customer challenges, contributing positively to communities, and ensuring long-term value creation for stakeholders through responsible business practices.

Benefits

Pay-for-Performance
We offer competitive base pay and bonus opportunities or incentive plans to ensure we are compensating fairly and rewarding high performance.
Career growth & development
We offer career advancement opportunities, including cross-function and cross-border assignments. The One PPG Mentoring Program can help accelerate employee personal and professional growth by pairing you with a Mentor or Mentee.
Work-life balance
Some positions qualify for the Flexible Work Arrangements that may include flexible work time, compressed work week, part-time, job-sharing, and voluntary reduced time.
Financial Wellness
PPG has teamed up with several global providers to offer a broad array of financial wellness tools for employees to access, at no cost, on topics like budgeting, debt management and more.
Mental health and emotional wellness
PPG has a variety of Employee Assistance Programs throughout the world. Each program provides employees and their household members with access to confidential resources (counseling and referrals) designed to help with anxiety or depression, work-related stress, family or relationship concerns, childcare and eldercare assistance, financial or legal issues (loans, mortgages, debt), parenting concerns, and substance abuse.
Physical wellness
At PPG, we want you to feel healthy, engaged and supported at work. We continuously provide challenges that you can complete at home or alongside your colleagues - all focused around fitness, improving nutrition, increasing productivity, and providing a better work-life balance.