Commercial Assistant

Whsmithcareers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail brand in Greater London is seeking a Commercial Assistant to support the Buying and Finance teams. The role involves managing supplier deals, ensuring accuracy in supplier income records, and enhancing supplier partnerships. Successful candidates will have a degree or relevant experience, strong numerical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position promotes a hybrid working model with benefits including flexible working hours, generous holidays, and an annual bonus.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Model

4pm Friday Finish

Flexible Working

24 Days holiday plus Birthday off

Family Friendly Leave

Sharesave Scheme

Annual Bonus

Competitive Salary

Qualifications

• Experience in Retail/Admin or a relevant degree.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent admin skills and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial teams in managing supplier deals.
• Record and maintain supplier contracts and agreements.
• Collaborate with Finance teams for accuracy.
• Conduct ad-hoc data analysis and reporting.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Organizational ability

Numerical skills

Problem solving

Proactive and resourceful

Education

Degree level or Retail/Admin experience

Job description

This role offers the opportunity to support the commercial teams' at WHSmith. You’ll be at the forefront of supporting the team during the implementation of a new supplier income management system while delivering accuracy and supporting the Buying teams to deliver maximum value from supplier partnerships.

The Commercial Assistant will work closely with Buying and Finance teams, ensuring that support is given for supplier contracts, supplier income and the accurate alignment in the raising and managing of deals in the Supplier Income Management System.

What you will be doing:

• Supporting the commercial teams load and record supplier deals on the income management system
• Record and update tracking files for all supplier information, contracts and commercial income agreements
• Document, store and organise evidenced retail and media marketing activity
• Work closely with the Finance teams to ensure accuracy of files for supplier income
• Running ad-hoc data and analysis
• Recommend continuous improvement to our processes & new systems
• Build strong relationships with Buying and Finance teams
• Support Buying teams with use of the new Income management tool

What we are looking for:

• Either degree level or Retail/Admin experience
• Computer literate – experience using Microsoft Office (Excel)
• Excellent Admin and organisational ability
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast paced environment
• Strong numerical skills
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills
• Proactive and resourceful

How we reward our teams:

• Hybrid Working Model from home and in the office
• 4pm Friday Finish
• Flexible Working
• 24 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
• Family Friendly Leave
• Sharesave Scheme
• Annual Bonus based on company and personal performance
• Competitive Salary

About us:

Celebrating over 230 years, we’re proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 5,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.

Our UK Travel office is based in a buzzing part of central London close to Liverpool Street Station. We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and innovation resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture. It’s perfect for people who are happy to use their initiative and embrace life outside their comfort zone.

At WHSmith, we’re all about creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone can be themselves and do their best. No matter your background, age, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or anything else that makes you, you— you’re welcome here.

We’re also open to flexible working where possible, so if that’s something you need, let’s chat. And if you need any adjustments during the selection process, just let our Talent Acquisition team know—we’re happy to help!