Retail Support Assistant

Booker Group; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food and drink wholesales is seeking a full-time Retail Support Assistant to manage database administration and support sales activities. This role offers opportunities for career progression and comes with a fantastic benefits package including discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

10% discount on purchases at Booker

Tesco colleague discount card

Free eye test with purchase

Life Assurance coverage

Health and Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Enthusiastic approach and willingness to learn.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the Family Shopper Fascia Agreements database.
• Communicate with the sales team and handle reporting requests.
• Assist with the introduction of new services and run sales reports.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

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We are looking to recruit a full time Retail Support Assistant, based out of our Equity office.

In this role you will take charge of the administration of Family Shopper Fascia agreements which involves updating and maintaining the database of stores, the processing of purchase order numbers so the visuals and fascia can be installed, maintaining the Point of Sale database. Communicate with the field sales team, deal with ad hoc reporting requests, support with period end reporting for Family Shopper and Shop Local, and updating databases.

About the role

We are looking to recruit a full time Retail Support Assistant, based out of our Equity office.

In this role you will take charge of the administration of Family Shopper Fascia agreements which involves updating and maintaining the database of stores, the processing of purchase order numbers so the visuals and fascia can be installed, maintaining the Point of Sale database. Communicate with the field sales team, deal with ad hoc reporting requests, support with period end reporting for Family Shopper and Shop Local, and updating databases.

You will be responsible for

• Administration and maintenance of Family Shopper Fascia Agreements database.
• Administration and maintenance of Shop Local supply agreements and database.
• Administration of Shop Local tobacco club agreements
• Assist with introduction of Scoot Home Delivery service.
• Assisting the Retail Lead in running end of period reports/KPIs for the retail sales team.
• Provide weekly sales and recruitment reports internally and externally
• Assist with covering the administration of Premier Fascia agreements during busy periods/annual leave.

You will need

• To have excellent communication and written skills, with strong attention to detail.
• To have excellent computer skills, specifically MS Excel at a basic level, ideally working towards intermediate.
• To showan enthusiastic approach, willingness to learn new things.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to involve others in achieving the team’s objectives.
• Strong organisational skills - prioritises own workload to achieve deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• To be able to make decisions and solve problems using own initiative.
• To be flexible in work approach and in changing workloads and processes.
  

Whats in it for you?

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package
  

About Us

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact [e-mail]

Please note

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Wholesale

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