Commercial Analyst - Acquisitions (12 months Maternity cover)

Informa
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)Skills: ["Communication","Storytelling","Analytical thinking","Attention to detail","Cross-functional collaboration","Time management"]

Support the commercial evaluation and implementation of new journal and book acquisitions by gathering and analyzing market data, performing acquisition potential analysis, and compiling competitive intelligence. Track first-year acquisition performance using spreadsheets and dashboards, flag underperformers, and coordinate sales enablement by assembling product information and developing acquisition materials. Partner across commercial, editorial, and sales teams to support direct and long-tail revenue growth.

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Commercial Analyst - Acquisitions (12 months Maternity cover)

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Job Summary

Support the commercial evaluation and implementation of new journal and book acquisitions by gathering and analyzing market data, performing acquisition potential analysis, and compiling competitive intelligence. Track first-year acquisition performance using spreadsheets and dashboards, flag underperformers, and coordinate sales enablement by assembling product information and developing acquisition materials. Partner across commercial, editorial, and sales teams to support direct and long-tail revenue growth.
Location: London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support the Commercial Acquisitions Manager with gathering and organising market data to evaluate potential journal and book acquisitions.
  • •Analyse the commercial potential of acquisition targets and compile competitive intelligence and market research.
  • •Collect and organise performance data for recently acquired journals and books, maintaining tracking spreadsheets and dashboards.
  • •Assist with gathering product information and coordinating sales enablement materials for new acquisitions.
  • •Liaise across commercial, editorial, retention, and sales teams; attend cross-functional meetings and help organise acquisition review sessions.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Annual LeavePrivate MedicalEmployee AssistancePensionLife AssuranceVolunteering DaysRemote WorkShare Match

Key Requirements

  • •Strong data fluency with accuracy across multiple platforms and systems (e.g., SAP, Excel).
  • •Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.
  • •Excellent verbal communication with clear storytelling and logical presentation of findings.
  • •Highly organised with strong time management and ability to prioritise under pressure.
  • •Ability to build cross-functional relationships.
Experience:Academic publishing
Skills:CommunicationStorytellingAnalytical thinkingAttention to detailCross-functional collaborationTime management
Languages:English (UK)
Tech Stack:SAPExcelSpreadsheetsDashboards

Company Brief

Informa
Global business-to-business information services group operating events, academic and professional publishing, and data & analytics businesses serving specialist markets worldwide.
Industry: Publishing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1998
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