Commercial Assistant

• Location: Luton, Bedfordshire or Birmingham, West Midlands
• Job Type: Full-time

My client is seeking a Commercial Assistant to join their market-leading and fast-growing company. This role is ideal for a highly ambitious and commercially minded individual who is eager to contribute to the continuous growth of the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in defining and implementing the commercial strategy and influencing the fulfilment of key business objectives.

• Support the management of the company’s commercial offer, including pricing and commercial agreements with partners.
• Collaborate with the Product Management function to review, calculate, implement and communicate sales pricing of new and existing products.
• Undertake commercial analysis and provide recommendations on commercial decisions.
• Provide commercial support to new business tenders and the sales teams.
• Monitor, report and comment on performance against forecast of sales, costs and margin.
• Maintain awareness of market and competitor activity (product, price, promotions, etc.).
• Work closely with the Business Systems team to ensure systems are accurate with product and pricing data.

• Degree in a relevant business discipline (e.g., Business Studies, Business Management, Finance, Economics).
• At least 1 year of post-graduation work experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial approach.
• Strong analytical skills with a thorough and accurate approach to work.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Drive, ambition, and enthusiasm to learn, progress and deliver results.

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Access to the company’s profit share scheme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Professional development opportunities and support.

To apply for the Commercial Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.