Group Commercial Assistant- £33- £35k
📍 Chorley – Head Office working Monday to Friday 9am -5pm (fully office based)
🌍 UK & European focus with exposure to Middle East, Canada, Ireland & Australia
📊 Reporting to: Group Head of Commercial & Operations
We are delighted to be supporting a well-established and internationally active organisation in the appointment of a Group Commercial Assistant to join their Head Office team in Chorley.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded and analytically strong individual who is looking to gain exposure at group level, working directly with senior leadership and supporting business activity across multiple international markets.
The role offers real breadth spanning commercial analysis, contract review, pricing strategy, stock modelling, sponsorship governance and performance reporting. It would suit someone who enjoys working with data but also wants their work to directly influence business decisions.
The Opportunity
Working closely with the Group Head of Commercial & Operations, you will play a key role in supporting both new and existing commercial activity across the Group.
Your responsibilities will include:
Commercial Evaluation & Growth
Assessing the viability of new business partnerships and market opportunities
Producing customer-level financial modelling and territory analysis
Supporting commercial decision-making around new market entry
Tender & Proposal Support
Assisting in the preparation of new business proposals and tender submissions
Reviewing pricing structures to ensure commercial sustainability
Ensuring strategic alignment and margin protection
Existing Contract Performance
Reviewing commercial performance across active contracts
Monitoring profitability throughout contract terms
Supporting pricing reviews in line with contractual provisions
Analysing data to inform renewal discussions
Sponsorship & Contract Governance
Overseeing financial control of sponsorship arrangements (rights fees, royalties, rebates and “gift”)
Maintaining accurate company and client contract records
Reporting & Financial Oversight
Monitoring performance against budget
Producing weekly and monthly reports for senior leadership
Providing ad hoc commercial analysis for the CEO and Head of Finance
Identifying and investigating pricing compliance shortfalls
Stock & Forecasting Analysis
Supporting demand forecasting and purchase planning
Assisting with company and client stock modelling
Managing approval processes for underwritten stock
Process & Systems Improvement
Working cross-functionally to ensure data accuracy and operational efficiency
Identifying opportunities to improve systems and commercial processes
Corporate Responsibility
Supporting annual GHG emissions reporting in partnership with third-party providers
About You
I am keen to speak with candidates who combine commercial awareness with strong analytical capability.
You will likely bring:
Previous experience in a commercial, finance, or analytical role
Strong numerical ability and commercial acumen
Good IT literacy and confidence working with data
The ability to interpret information and turn analysis into practical recommendations
Experience supporting tender responses (advantageous)
Experience reviewing or interpreting contracts (advantageous)
In addition, you will be:
Process-driven and detail-oriented
Comfortable working independently and to deadlines
Adaptable and willing to take on new responsibilities
Confident enough to suggest improvements where beneficial
Logical, practical and solutions-focused
Why Apply?
This role offers:
Direct exposure to senior leadership
Involvement in international commercial operations
A varied and strategically important remit
The opportunity to influence business performance
Clear scope for development within a growing group structure
If you are commercially curious, analytically strong and keen to play a meaningful role in supporting international business growth, I would welcome a confidential conversation.
To Apply: Send your up to date CV to (url removed) or call me for more information on (phone number removed)
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