We are seeking a highly analytical, organized, and proactive Business Analyst to support new client development and strategic growth initiatives. This role works closely with leadership to translate business opportunities into structured plans, support new client acquisition, and drive cross-functional execution. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, commercially aware, and comfortable working across teams to ensure alignment and follow-through, playing a critical role in driving business growth by identifying opportunities, structuring clear plans, and ensuring disciplined execution across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research on prospective clients, markets, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities, gaps, and strategic fit

• Support development of prospect strategies, client pipelines, and long-term growth plans, including 3-year plans and key objectives

• Assist in preparing client presentations, outreach materials, and business proposals

• Conduct market and competitive analysis, including research to support sourcing expansion opportunities across regions and categories

• Identify and evaluate networking events, trade shows, and marketing channels as potential avenues for new client acquisition

• Assist in preparing cost exercises, pricing models, and initial bids, and support development of business cases and commercial proposals prior to contract execution

• Drive client onboarding and ensure a seamless handoff to internal stakeholders and departments, ensuring full alignment on scope, timelines, and deliverables

• Liaise with cross-functional teams across regions to align on deliverables, track timelines, and ensure execution stays on track

• Assist in building and documenting SOPs, identifying process gaps, and improving operational efficiency

• Support preparation and coordination of contracts and key business documentation

 Qualifications & Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field

• 2–5 years of experience in business analysis, consulting, or business development support

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into insights

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

• Proactive, self-starter with a strong sense of ownership

• Commercially aware and comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

• Retail or Sourcing experience a plus

Connor provides excellent career opportunities to the right candidate. Further information about Connor and our career opportunities can be viewed on our website https://www.weconnor.com. If you are interested in joining our team, please send your resume with current and expected remuneration packages to Email: con•••••••••@weconnor.com by PDF attachment.

Connor is an equal opportunities employer. Personal data provided by applicants will be used strictly for recruitment purposes only. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Applicants who are not invited for an interview within 8 weeks may consider their applications filed for future reference.