Commercial Assistant
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About the Role
Want to join a fast-growing FMCG brand and make an impact?!
Are you commercially savvy, data-driven, and ready to play a key role in a dynamic, international business? This is your chance to join an established and rapidly expanding FMCG manufacturer as a Commercial Assistant within their UK commercial team.
This is not just an administrative role – it’s an opportunity to get hands-on experience across sales support, commercial analysis, customer engagement, and supply chain coordination, while contributing to strategies that drive growth and profitability.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support the Commercial Manager in executing strategies that boost sales and profitability.
- Act as a key point of contact for customers, handling enquiries and providing accurate product and commercial information.
- Assist with research to spot trends, monitor competitors, and identify growth opportunities.
- Prepare and analyse sales, stock, and performance reports to inform decision-making.
- Help with tenders, quotations, proposals, and customer presentations.
- Liaise internally to ensure product availability and manage inventory effectively.
- Provide administrative support on commercial projects, keeping timelines and deliverables on track.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
- A degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or similar (or equivalent experience)
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint are a must); CRM experience is a bonus
- Analytical ability to interpret and report on business data
- Confidence in prioritising tasks and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Personal Qualities
- Proactive, motivated, and eager to learn
- Customer-focused with strong interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines
- A collaborative team player with a strong work ethic
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a thriving FMCG business, gain exposure to multiple commercial functions, and make a real impact. If you’re ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you!
Get in touch with Victoria Winter or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this role.
victoria.winter@advocate-group.co.uk
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