Assistant to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

Cobb & Jones Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG/consumer goods company is seeking an Assistant to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to support daily operations and strategic initiatives. This role emphasizes strong organizational and communication skills, requiring experience in commercial departments. The position offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional development within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and mostly remote working

Opportunities for professional development and growth

Dynamic, fast-paced environment with a great team

Contribution to impactful commercial strategies

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial departments of FMCG businesses is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software expected.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations and strategic initiatives for the CCO.
• Identify contacts for information gathering and accurate reporting.
• Handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM software

Job description

Job Title: Assistant to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

Location: Home based with ad hoc hot desking in Maidstone

This business is a leading FMCG/consumer goods company that has experienced organic growth and acquisitions on an international scale over the past 3 years. The growth is ongoing with many exciting projects in the pipeline.

They are NOT looking for an Executive Assistant. They want someone with experience in the commercial departments of fast-paced FMCG/Consumer goods businesses where retailers or wholesalers are the end customers.

You should understand the terminology used in these businesses and communicate confidently across various levels of the organization.

The Assistant to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) will support the CCO with daily operations, strategic initiatives, and project management. This role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

You will need to identify the right contacts to gather information for the CCO, understand what good looks like, and obtain accurate information for reporting and presentations.

About you:

• Experience in commercial departments or related backgrounds is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experience with CRM software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

On Offer:

• Competitive salary and mostly remote working.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A dynamic, fast-paced environment with a great team.
• The chance to contribute to impactful commercial strategies.