Job Description
Commercial Assistant
* Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
* Job Type: Full-time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly ambitious and commercially minded individual to join my client, who are a market-leading company as a Commercial Assistant. This role is ideal for someone looking to make a significant impact in a thriving business environment, contributing to the continuous growth and strategic direction of the company.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Work alongside relevant stakeholders to manage the company’s commercial offerings, including pricing and commercial agreements with partners.
* Collaborate with the Product Management team to review, calculate, implement, and communicate sales pricing for new and existing products based on market analysis and cost movements.
* Undertake commercial analysis and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders to guide commercial decisions.
* Support new business tenders and assist both internal and external sales teams.
* Monitor and report on performance against forecasts of sales, costs, and margins.
* Maintain awareness of market and competitor activities, focusing on products, pricing, and promotions.
* Ensure accuracy and maintenance of systems with up-to-date product and pricing data in collaboration with the Business Systems team and customers.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* 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 an entrepreneurial approach.
* Excellent analytical skills with a thorough and accurate approach to work.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with multiple stakeholders and business functions.
* High level of drive, ambition, and enthusiasm to learn, progress, and deliver results.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary.
* 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Access to the company’s profit share scheme.
* Pension scheme.
* Opportunities for professional development and support.