Commercial Assistant

CO-OP; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

28 days holiday

Pension 10%

Onsite gym

Product discounts

Stream pay access

Virtual healthcare

Colleague support

Training and development

Cycle-to-work

Belonging culture

Job summary

Co-op is seeking a Commercial Assistant to support pricing, promotions, and product data across stores. You will help keep systems accurate, assist trading decisions, and ensure smooth communication with internal and external partners.

This behind-the-scenes role contributes to product availability and promotional success. You’ll work in a fast-paced retail environment, with strong emphasis on data, process improvement, and cross-team collaboration, while enjoying comprehensive benefits and

Qualifications

• Organised and data-savvy candidates.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication and the ability to influence others.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate product, price and supplier data
• Support teams with reports, documents, and meeting preparation
• Load promotions and commercial terms into systems
• Resolve pricing and payment queries
• 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 analysis

Organised

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Influencing others

Job description

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
  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., 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
  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.