Commercial Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online pharmacy is seeking a Commercial Assistant in Leeds for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting the Head of Commercial with trading strategies, data analysis, and general administration to enhance commercial performance. This position offers a hybrid working model and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Contributory pension

Discounted insurance (Aviva)

Discounted gyms

Employee assistance programme

In-house mental health support

Free onsite parking

Health and wellbeing initiatives

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Long service bonus

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in an administrative function is desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• High level of accuracy in data entry and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and analysing data to track performance.
• Prepare regular reports and dashboards.
• Provide general administrative assistance to the Head of Commercial.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Project management

Education

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above

Job description

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Location: Leeds, LS15 8GB (with hybrid working)

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract – 6 months

Employment type: Full time

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday

The suitable candidate must be available to start immediately

Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.4 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery. We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day. Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider. We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all.

The Commercial Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the Head of Commercial and Senior Manager for Marketing in the successful execution of trading strategies. This role ensures that the Pharmacy2U and Lloyds Online Doctors offer a compelling and competitive proposition versus their respective competitor sets - that meets customer needs while contributing to business growth. The position involves assisting with researching the market, development and delivery of trading plans, working well with internal and external stakeholders, performance analysis and general administration to support the optimisation of commercial performance.

What’s in it for you?

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Contributory pension

Discounted insurance (Aviva)

Discounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)

Employee assistance programme

In-house mental health support

Free onsite parking

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Social events throughout the year

Cycle to work scheme

Green car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings)

Long service bonus

Refer a friend bonus

Blue light card

Commitment to CPD/training

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Annual leave buy and sell scheme

Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds

25% Discount & health & beauty purchases

25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services

What you’ll be doing?

· Assist in gathering and analysing data to track the performance of key product categories (daily, weekly, monthly)

· Provide insights into trends, sales performance, margin, and competitor activities

· Prepare regular reports and dashboards to monitor, report and improve commercial performance

· Assist with the addition of new products, conditions and services from sourcing to website launch

· Support merchandising to ensure that product listings and descriptions on the website are accurate and up-to-date

· Monitor performance of products, categories and website conversion and suggest changes or improvements

· Work closely with the marketing, supply chain, finance, and e-commerce teams to ensure alignment on planning and delivery of strategies and promotions

· Support the execution of campaign, condition and product launches by working well with supporting functions

· Provide general administrative assistance to the Head of Commercial and Senior Marketing Manager, including maintaining spreadsheets, creating presentations, promotion set-up and tracking budgets

Who are we looking for?

· Relevant work experience, ideally within an administrative function, is desirable but not essential

· GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English Grade C or above

· Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

· High level of accuracy in data entry, reporting, and stock management

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with internal teams and external suppliers

· Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

· Ability to handle projects from start to finish, ensuring deadlines are met

What happens next?

Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.

Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.

Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.