We are recruiting for a Commercial Data Coordinator to join our Buying team at our Head Office in Christchurch, Dorset. Supporting our rapidly expanding business, we are looking for candidates with strong commercial awareness, excellent stakeholder management skills and a keen eye for detail.
Role: Commercial Data Coordinator
Location: Bournemouth- Hobbycraft Head Office, BH23 6HG
Salary: £25,000 – £26,000 per year, dependent on experience
Reference: HOB1204352
Full Time Role – 37.5 hours per week. Core business hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 – 15:00 with a flexible approach to start and finish times.
Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.
About the Role
As the Commercial Data Coordinator you are an integral part of our buying team, and the main responsibility of the role is ensuring data accuracy across the business. You will act as a gatekeeper of data integrity on the system, providing an accurate and efficient service in the data maintenance of all products throughout their lifecycle as well as assisting the Buyers in the active management of all functions within product categories.
Key Accountabilities
* Validate and upload new line information into Navision database
* Act as the gatekeeper to all product information in Navision during its lifecycle – creating, importing and maintaining data as appropriate
* Coordinate and implement all promotional activity ensuring promotions land accurately and to agreed CPA
* Maintain cost and retail price changes with accuracy
* Coordinate in‑store point of sale with marketing
* Provide waste packaging and WEEE returns through accurate data collection
* Support the Quality Control Manager with maintenance of testing and data safety sheets
* Assist the Finance team with invoice queries by liaising with buyers and suppliers
* Assist with setup on Navision for new store openings to agreed CPA
* Act as a User Acceptance Tester for any development to Navision as appropriate
* Work collaboratively with Operations, Customer Services, Retail Assist, Marketing, Trading Team and Distribution Centre to resolve all queries as appropriate
* Attend cross‑functional meetings, raising concerns, taking notes and actions
* General admin and screening calls
* Ad‑hoc duties as required by the company
About You
* Intermediate Excel skills – including a good understanding of VLOOKUP function
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Keen eye for accuracy and detail in all aspects
* Ability to manage fast‑changing priorities with a high level of flexibility
* Strong stakeholder management skills, developing collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Proactive approach in identifying issues and resolutions
* Retail experience is helpful but not essential
About Our Benefits
* 40% discount card for Hobbycraft Stores
* Free onsite parking
* EV charging point
* 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, increasing each holiday year
* Birthday day off
* Hybrid working
* Flexible start and finish times
* Company pension contribution – up to 4% contribution
* Employee Assistance Programme provided by Retail Trust
* Cash health plan with Health Shield
* Discounted gym membership
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and take equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging very seriously. We are committed to equal and fair treatment for all colleagues and potential colleagues irrespective of race, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender, marital or family status.
We are completely committed to supporting anyone with a disability in applying for our vacancies. If you have a disability and require support throughout our recruitment process, contact us at recruitment@hobbycraft.co.uk to let us know what adjustments you may need.
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