Commercial Administration & Analysis Assistant
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Full Time
Mid Level
About the role
The Commercial Administration & Analysis Assistant will provide high-level administrative, analytical, and coordination support to the Commercial function.
The role combines three core pillars:
The role works closely with the Global Commercial Director and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution, strong data visibility, and disciplined follow-through of commercial priorities. This is a hands-on execution role with strong exposure to commercial performance tracking and project delivery, but without strategic decision-making authority.
Duties and Responsibilities
Personal Attributes
BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).
The Commercial Administration & Analysis Assistant will provide high-level administrative, analytical, and coordination support to the Commercial function.
The role combines three core pillars:
- Commercial Administration & Coordination
- Commercial Data Analysis & Reporting
- Project Coordination & Execution Support
The role works closely with the Global Commercial Director and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution, strong data visibility, and disciplined follow-through of commercial priorities. This is a hands-on execution role with strong exposure to commercial performance tracking and project delivery, but without strategic decision-making authority.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Commercial Administration & Coordination
- Provide day-to-day executive and administrative support to the Global Commercial Director
- Manage calendars, meetings, travel, agendas, and logistics
- Prepare meeting minutes, action trackers, and follow-up logs
- Maintain structured filing systems, documentation, and version control
- Coordinate communication across Commercial, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams
- Commercial Data & Performance Analysis
- Support preparation of commercial performance reports, dashboards, and weekly/monthly reviews
- Analyse sales, distribution, and agent performance data to identify trends and gaps
- Maintain and improve commercial trackers and KPI dashboards.
- Validate data accuracy across multiple markets and flag inconsistencies.
- Provide insights to support decision-making (e.g. performance drop-offs, regional trends, agent productivity)
- Project Management & Execution Support
- Track execution of key commercial projects and ensure deadlines are met
- Maintain project plans, timelines, and deliverable tracking tools
- Follow up on action items across markets and ensure accountability
- Support rollout of commercial initiatives (e.g., incentive schemes, field programs, pilot projects)
- Coordinate between HQ and in-country teams to ensure execution alignment
- Cross-Team Support
- Support coordination of commercial workshops, reviews, and planning sessions
- Assist in ad-hoc analysis and reporting requests from leadership
- Provide operational support for strategic commercial initiatives as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Commerce, Economics, or related field
- 1–3 years’ experience in administration, commercial support, data analysis, or a coordination role.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with Excel / Google Sheets (advanced level preferred).
- Experience in reporting, dashboards, or business performance tracking.
- Strong project coordination or operations exposure preferred.
- Excellent organisation, prioritisation, and follow-up skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across different markets.
- High ownership, proactive mindset, and ability to work independently.
- Experience working in fast-paced, multi-market environments is an advantage.
Personal Attributes
- Structured and highly organized.
- Analytical thinker with strong execution discipline.
- Comfortable working with ambiguity and shifting priorities.
- Strong sense of accountability and follow-through.
- Collaborative and dependable team player
BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).
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