Hybrid Commercial Assistant: Data-Driven Trading Promotions

Co-op Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Holiday allowance 28-32 days

Pension contributions up to 10%

Onsite gym discount 30%

Co-op product discounts

Virtual healthcare

Career development training

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

Co-op Group is seeking a Commercial Assistant in Manchester to support the Commercial team with data accuracy, pricing, promotions, and supplier management. The role blends office and home working in a hybrid pattern within a fast-paced retail environment.

You’ll help shape product ranges, pricing decisions, and promotions, ensuring timely, accurate data and clear communication with internal and external partners. A proactive, detail-oriented mindset is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards, including GSCOP.

Skills

Data savvy

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Communication

Influence others

Experience with systems

Job description

Co-op Group is seeking a Commercial Assistant in Manchester to support the Commercial team with data accuracy, pricing, promotions, and supplier management. The role blends office and home working in a hybrid pattern within a fast-paced retail environment.

You’ll help shape product ranges, pricing decisions, and promotions, ensuring timely, accurate data and clear communication with internal and external partners. A proactive, detail-oriented mindset is essential for success.