Sales Support Coordinator

Michael Page; Slough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Development opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page in Slough is seeking a commercially minded Sales Support professional to join the busy category team. Based at the Slough Head Office, you will analyse market trends, support product launches and work closely with Sales, Marketing, Buying and suppliers.

The role suits a graduate with commercial experience or an ambitious professional aiming to move into broader commercial support, with responsibilities including data analysis, reporting, and coordinating activities across

Qualifications

• Experience in an office-based role such as sales support, customer service, administration, marketing or buying.
• Confident using Excel and analysing data.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive and keen to learn.
• Degree educated or equivalent commercial experience.
• Interest in retail and consumer trends.

Responsibilities

• Support the Category team with market analysis, reporting and commercial projects.
• Analyse sales data and customer trends to identify opportunities for growth.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of category and promotional campaigns.
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Buying and supplier partners on key initiatives.
• Maintain product information and category documentation.
• Support the development of product ranges and category plans.
• Produce reports and presentations to support decision-making.
• Coordinate activity across multiple departments to ensure projects are delivered successfully.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Provide general commercial and administrative support to the wider team.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Organisational

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous office-based experience, whether that's within sales support, customer service, administration, buying, marketing or a commercial environment, who is looking to develop their career within a leading UK business.

Client Details

Based from their Slough Head Office, you'll support a busy commercial team by analysing market trends, assisting with category projects, supporting product launches and working closely with Sales, Marketing, Buying and supplier partners.

This role would suit a graduate with commercial experience or an ambitious professional looking to move into a broader commercial support position.

Description

• Support the Category team with market analysis, reporting and commercial projects.
• Analyse sales data and customer trends to identify opportunities for growth.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of category and promotional campaigns.
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Buying and supplier partners on key initiatives.
• Maintain product information and category documentation.
• Support the development of product ranges and category plans.
• Produce reports and presentations to support decision-making.
• Coordinate activity across multiple departments to ensure projects are delivered successfully.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Provide general commercial and administrative support to the wider team.

Profile

A successful Sales Support professional should have:

• Previous experience in an office-based role such as Sales Support, Customer Service, Administration, Marketing, Buying or Commercial Support.
• Confident using Excel and analysing data.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• Degree educated or equivalent commercial experience would be advantageous.
• An interest in retail, consumer trends, food or commercial business environments.

Job Offer

• Permanent position based in Slough.
• Salary up to 30,000 per annum.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Genuine opportunities for development and progression within a large, well-established business.