Commercial Assistant

Commercial Assistant

Altham

Monday – Thursday 8:45am-5:15pm, Friday 8:45am-4pm

£23k-£26k

Ideal Recruit are currently looking for a Commercial Assistant on behalf of our client in the Altham area. You will be assisting in the development and implementation of branded print and digital advertising plans, the smooth running of the events programme, the validation and effective use of sales, purchasing and own brand product data. 

Key Responsibilities:

Undertaking research analysing sales and purchase data, as well as market insight to create reports and presentations for the trading and marketing departments
Validating and enriching data, including the product specific data
Support the trading and marketing team in the implementation of branded supplier marketing plans
Write and proof-read copy for print and on-line activity for both internal and external communications
Producing the quarterly Commodity Report, liaising with the trading team
Support the marketing team where required with digital marketing support to include creative web content, SEO optimisation and regularly updating websites
Asset management via marketing and sales facing digital ‘hubs’ – cataloguing and sharing of information and assets including market data, photography, videos and recipes
Database management including the company internal intranet
Co-ordinate activities and resources for Group events / exhibition attendance
Creation and support in delivery of presentations at Member sales meetings / customer facing events / supplier meetings
Creation and co-ordination of sales support materials
Support Marketing Manager with Launchpad (product launch process) including ensuring suitable product photography for all new and existing products
Answering telephone, dealing with queries, taking messages
General office duties as needed – typing, filing, photocopying, making drinks, sending out and collecting samples and general housekeeping duties
Any other duties or projects as required by management
Requirements:

Full Clean Driving licence
A keen eye for detail
Sales or commercial support
Skilled in the use of MS Office and any other systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, perform financial processes, record and analyse data.
Experience of working with product data and/or data management systems
For a confidential discussion contact Ella Taylor-Dale @ Ideal Recruit Warrington or apply online.

Unfortunately, due to a high number of applicants only those who are shortlisted for this position will be contacted, please take a look at our website for other positions available.

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