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Commercial Assistant

Salary £25,000 per annum
Hours 37.5 hours per week
Location London
Closing Date 31 October 2025
Position Type Full Time
Advert expires on 31 October 2025

Main Duties

Wholesale & Account Support

  • Assist with the preparation of wholesale order/new line forms, price lists, and sell-in and marketing materials
  • Liaise with operations and ensure timely delivery to retail partners
  • Maintain accurate account records including sales performance and promotional activity
  • Implement a weekly audit of sales performance (stock, sales, site)
  • Coordinate product samples and visual merchandising materials for all wholesale accounts

Commercial Administration

  • Assist in sales reports, performance trackers, and competitor analysis
  • Support the Head of Wholesale and Commercial Director in presentations, seasonal strategy meetings and sales meetings
  • Assistance in invoicing, purchase orders, and budget trackers for the commercial department
  • Keep commercial calendars up to date including key retail launches, promotions, and events

Marketing & Activation Coordination

  • Assist in the execution of retail events, training sessions and marketing activations
  • Liaise with marketing and creative teams to ensure assets are delivered to partners on time
  • Support the creation of promotional packs, GWP sets and brand story materials for retailers

Cross Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Supply Chain and Finance to ensure alignment across launches and campaigns
  • Communicate effectively with global partners to ensure brand guidelines are upheld in all markets

Skills and Experience Required

  • Evidence of proactively having taken initiatives to improve business efficiency or performance
  • Quality and timeliness of communication with relevant parties
  • Attention to detail regarding day-to-day low level action points (email’s, internal and external documents, accuracy of reports or other information passed on)
  • Achievement of annual objectives
  • Peer relationships
  • Successful resolution of issues