Business Account Executive (12-Month Maternity Cover)
Location: Irlam,(Hybrid – 2 days in the office, 3 from home)
Salary: Circa £35,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week 8am - 5pm
Are you commercially minded, confident with data, and ready to play a key role supporting one of the UK’s leading retailers?
We’re looking for a Business Account Executive to join a highly experienced and supportive team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with one of the top five UK retailers, gaining exposure across commercial operations, supply chain, marketing, and finance.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Acting as a key point of contact fora leading, providing commercial support to the Business Sector Controllers.
* Maintaining accurate product and pricing data across internal systems and retailer portals.
* Monitoring sales forecasts and performance, analysing trends, and providing insight to help drive growth.
* Liaising regularly the main account buying and supply chain teams, providing confident and proactive communication to ensure strong forecasting and availability.
* Supporting product launches, promotions, and costings through close collaboration with marketing, finance, and production teams.
* Creating reports and presentations using Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP to share key insights.
* Visiting stores when required to review campaigns and ensure accurate pricing and promotional execution.
About You:
You’ll be organised, analytical, and commercially aware with a natural ability to communicate clearly and confidently across teams.
You’ll have excellent attention to detail, be comfortable with spreadsheets, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
We’re looking for someone who:
* Has strong Excel and numerical skills (SAP experience is a plus)
* Can communicate effectively both internally and externally
* Has great attention to detail and commercial awareness
* Is proactive and willing to get stuck in to support wider business functions
* Ideally has experience within FMCG or retail (beneficial but not essential)
* Holds a full UK driving licence (due to occasional travel to customer sites)
This is a fully immersive, hands-on role where you’ll be supported by two highly experienced colleagues and gain exposure to all areas of a thriving business. Perfect for someone looking to build on their commercial experience or take the next step after a graduate role.
If you’re ready to take ownership, make an impact, and be part of a friendly, flexible team — we’d love to hear from you.
If this sounds like your next role, or you’d like more information, get in touch today or click apply!
Contact:
Zoe Murray
Senior Executive Consultant
0151 209 2050
zoe.murray@aspion.co.uk