Commercial Co-ordinator

Location Kings Hill / Hybrid
Salary Paying up to £34k DOE
Contract Permanent
Job Ref

Cobb & Jones are delighted to be recruiting exclusively for a Commercial Co-ordinator to join a leading international fresh produce marketing business, based at their Kings Hill office.

This is a key support role for the Commercial function. You will be the first point of contact for the marketing team on all things administration and organisation, and the link between Commercial, Marketing, Compliance and Finance.


Purpose of the Role

To provide overarching support for marketing operations across the whole of the Commercial function. You will support the Commercial team and leadership in the day-to-day management of trade marketing campaigns, from implementation and content production to coordinating the delivery of assets. You will also cover for colleagues during periods of absence.


Responsibilities

  • Managing the day-to-day trade marketing services of the Commercial team across all brands.
  • Executing the trade marketing plans set by the Commercial Managers across all brands and regions.
  • Working with Commercial leads, Finance and Marketing to ensure campaigns are on budget and on brand.
  • Completing all ROI and campaign reporting, with recommendations for optimisation.
  • Leading PCA (wrap reporting) for all trade activity, and preparing for quarterly reporting and budget reconciliation.
  • Making all arrangements for booked activity, such as in-store sampling. This includes booking the sampling agency, briefing Brand Ambassadors, identifying participating stores, and arranging point of sale materials and sampling stock.
  • Preparing decks for internal and external meetings, including category management presentations, using market data such as World Panel and BGI.
  • Supporting the development of the monthly reporting framework and acting as liaison to report owners across Finance and stakeholder teams.
  • Supporting sampling and stakeholder, licensee and retailer event management.
  • Chasing clients, agencies and in-house teams for approval of materials, and organising the assets needed for campaigns.
  • Becoming the in-house Commercial team expert on key systems such as retail media buying and market data analysis.
  • Using process management tools (e.g. Toggl, Monday.com) to drive efficiency, and supporting the Operations Administrator and Continuous Improvement Lead.
  • Supporting the senior leadership team to ensure all activity is compliant with regional governance and reflects the company’s values.


Experience

  • Previous experience in a marketing, commercial or trade marketing support or coordination role is desirable.
  • Experience of campaign reporting, budget tracking and preparing presentations.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Exposure to market data tools (e.g. World Panel, BGI) or retail media buying would be an advantage, but full training will be provided.


Strengths

  • Excellent organisation and time management, with the ability to prioritise and work with little or no supervision.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Confident working with data and reporting.
  • Experience of process or project management tools (e.g. Monday.com).
  • Understanding of fundamental marketing mechanics and governance.


Qualities

  • Team player who builds strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, internally and externally.
  • Clear, confident communicator and influencer.
  • Proactive, with an entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to learn.
  • A drive to improve processes and share knowledge with colleagues.


Why this role? You’ll be offered…

  • Salary: £32,000 - £34,000
  • Hours – 9 – 5 (Monday – Wednesday in the office)
  • Office-based in Kings Hill, Kent [hybrid working]
  • Training and upskilling, with external training where needed
  • Exposure across Commercial, Marketing, Compliance and Finance, with real scope to grow

Apply now

Consultant

Joanne Gruodienė

Associate Director