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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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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!