Commercial Assistant

Co-Op Company; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

28 days holiday rising to 32

Pension up to 10% employer

Onsite gym access

Co-op product discount 30%

Early access to pay via Stream

Virtual healthcare

24/7 support service

Training & development

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

Co-op in Manchester is seeking a Commercial Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves ensuring data accuracy for products, pricing and suppliers, supporting trading decisions, and coordinating promotions and commercial terms.

Hybrid working is available with two to three days in the office. You’ll be part of a busy Commercial team, contributing to pricing, product availability and promotional success across stores.

Qualifications

• Data-savvy and detail-oriented
• Strong organisation and time management
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Comfortable working with data and spotting patterns
• Experience using systems to manage commercial processes
• Thrives in a fast-paced retail environment

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate product, price and supplier data in internal systems
• Prepare reports, documents, and meeting materials for the team
• Load promotions and commercial terms into systems
• Resolve pricing and payment queries promptly
• Track timelines, flag risks and embed new processes
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders to ensure alignment
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards including GSCOP

Skills

Data savvy

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Systems & tools

Retail experience

Tools

Internal systems

Job description

Commercial Assistant

£26,500 to £30,000 dependant on experience plus great benefits (Work level 6A)

Manchester city centre, hybrid working splitting your time between home working and coming into the office two - three times a week

12 month Fixed Term Contract

We’re looking for organised, data-savvy individuals to join our Commercial team at Co-op. If you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and want to play a behind-the-scenes role in shaping our product ranges, pricing, and promotions, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why this job matters

Our Commercial teams are central to delivering great value and choice for our customers while driving profitable growth for Co-op. As a Commercial Assistant, you’ll help keep systems accurate, support trading decisions, and make sure we’ve got smooth communication with internal and external partners. Your work will directly impact product availability, pricing accuracy, and promotional success across our stores.

What you’ll do

• Maintain accurate product, price, and supplier data in internal systems
• Support teams with reports, documents, and meeting preparation
• Load promotions and commercial terms into systems
• Resolve pricing and payment queries quickly and efficiently
• Track timelines, flag risks, and embed new processes
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders to keep everyone aligned
• Make sure we're compliant with legal and regulatory standards, including GSCOP

What you’ll bring

• Strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• Confidence working with data and spotting patterns
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Great communication skills and the ability to influence others
• Experience using systems and tools to manage commercial processes
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, retail-focused environment

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
• 24/7 colleague support service
• Training and support for your development and career progression
• Cycle-to-work scheme

A place you’ll belong

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion.