We are currently recruiting for a Commercial Coordinator to join a busy and professional organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised, proactive and detail-focused individual who enjoys providing high-quality administrative and operational support within a fast-paced commercial environment.
As a Commercial Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the Buying Team with the day-to-day coordination of commercial activity. You will assist with promotional planning, maintain accurate product and pricing information, support reporting requirements and ensure that sales and marketing materials are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
You will work closely with Buying, Sales and Marketing teams, as well as wider support functions, to ensure effective communication and the smooth implementation of commercial plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Buying Team
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date product, pricing and promotional information
- Support suppliers, retailers and category teams, ensuring queries are handled professionally and promptly
- Assist with promotional activity and the coordination of commercial information
- Support the preparation of KPI reports and information for supplier meetings
- Prepare, maintain and update commercial documentation and records
- Ensure sales, marketing and promotional materials are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
- Assist with data entry, reporting and the analysis of commercial information
- Liaise with internal teams and external contacts to ensure effective communication
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the smooth operation of the Buying function
- Manage multiple administrative tasks and priorities within agreed timescales
- Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail across all commercial information
- Carry out general administrative duties and support ad hoc projects as required
- Carry out any other duties relevant to the role as required
About You
We are looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive and detail-focused, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy commercial environment.
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience in a commercial support, buying, administration or similar role
- Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent customer service skills and a professional approach when dealing with suppliers, retailers and colleagues
- Experience working with product, pricing or promotional information would be advantageous
- Experience preparing reports and working with large datasets would be advantageous
- Knowledge of the wholesale, retail or FMCG sector would be advantageous
- The ability to work independently and use initiative
- The ability to work effectively as part of a wider team
- A proactive, flexible and reliable approach to supporting the smooth running of the commercial function
Qualifications & Experience
- Third-level education is advantageous
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Previous experience in a commercial or administrative environment is desirable
