Business Development Assistant

Advocate Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Group is looking for a Business Development Assistant in Greater London. This role involves supporting commercial and operational initiatives, including product setup, report preparation, and stakeholder communication. Ideal candidates are highly organized, comfortable with data, and possess strong communication skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity in a fast-paced FMCG environment with a supportive team and growth potential.

Qualifications

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with data and Excel.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support product setup and maintenance across internal systems.
• Prepare dashboards, reports and competitor analysis.
• Assist with forecasting and data reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Data handling

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proactive mindset

Tools

Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

Are you ready to kick-start your career in a fast-paced commercial environment?

Advocate Group is proud to represent a growing FMCG business in their search for a Business Development Assistant to join their commercial team.

The Business

• Fast-paced, collaborative and commercially driven environment
• Opportunity to gain exposure across marketing, supply chain and operations
• Supportive team with strong development and progression opportunities
• Exciting product portfolio with continued growth plans

The Role

We are looking for a candidate that can make their mark and support the delivery of key commercial and operational initiatives. Here's how:

• Support product setup and maintenance across internal systems
• Prepare dashboards, reports and competitor analysis
• Assist with forecasting, performance tracking and data reporting
• Support new product launches and cross-functional projects
• Coordinate timelines, follow-ups and stakeholder communication
• Assist with marketing activity, POS execution and social media coordination

About You

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working with data, Excel and reporting tools
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Interest in business development, marketing and operations

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