Overview
Our Commercial teams are central to delivering great value and choice for our customers while driving profitable growth for Co‑op. As a Commercial Assistant you’ll help keep systems accurate, support trading decisions, and ensure smooth communication with internal and external partners. Your work will directly impact product availability, pricing accuracy and promotional success across our stores.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate product, price and supplier data in internal systems
- Support teams with reports, documents and meeting preparation
- Load promotions and commercial terms into systems
- Resolve pricing and payment queries quickly and efficiently
- Track timelines, flag risks and embed new processes
- Communicate clearly with stakeholders to keep everyone aligned
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards, including GSCOP
Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset
- Confidence working with data and spotting patterns
- Excellent organisation and time‑management skills
- Great communication skills and the ability to influence others
- Experience using systems and tools to manage commercial processes
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, retail‑focused environment
Benefits
- An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
- 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
- A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
- Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
- 30% discount on Co‑op products and 10% off other brands
- Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
- Virtual healthcare (GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice)
- 24/7 colleague support service
- Training and support for your development and career progression
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme
At Co‑op, we’re owned by our members. When you join us you’re not just taking a job – you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first and is powered by purpose. Join a place where you can thrive.
We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.
Equality, diversity and inclusion is a core value at Co‑op. We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes people regardless of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion or disability.
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