Promotions Assistant

We are a dynamic and innovative retail, wholesale and foodservice business, committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and staying at the forefront of industry trends. A company that now owns 245 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 5,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion.Job PurposeSupports the accurate and timely setup of all promotions and pricing changes within Trading Systems. Provide administrative, data and process support to the Pricing & Promotions team, improving accuracy and reducing risk.Reporting to - Promotions ManagerKey Accountabilities

• Set up promotional events accurately in our trading and retail systems, ensuring correct mechanics, dates and funding.
• Maintain promotional data, checking for errors and escalating issues as needed.
• Support the Pricing & Promotions team with documentation, data entry and validation tasks.
• Assist with weekly price checks, promo reviews and reporting packs.
• Upload and validate product lists, promotion mechanics, store groups and funding details.
• Ensure the promotions calendar and supporting documentation are accurate and up to date.
• Liaise with Trading Assistants, Category Teams and Demand Planning to gather information and resolve queries.
• Support continuous improvement by updating templates and identifying errors or process gaps.

Generic Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with "The Blakemore Way" and appropriate levels of the competency framework.
• Maintain employee and organisational confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act.
• Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity.
• Comply with Health and Safety responsibilities in line with the Company Health, Safety and Environmental Policy.
• Comply with all other policy and legal requirements in relation to role.

Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required

• Good Excel skills.
• High attention to detail and organised approach.
• Comfortable working with data and structured processes.
• Strong communication skills, able to work with multiple teams.
• Willingness to learn pricing systems and promotional processes.
• Positive attitude, reliable and able to follow structured routines.

You may have experience of the following: Promotions Coordinator, Pricing & Promotions Administrator, Commercial Assistant, Trading Support Assistant, Retail Promotions Officer, Promotional Data Assistant, Pricing Administrator, Marketing Promotions Assistant, Commercial Data Coordinator, Promotions Setup Assistant, and Category Support Assistant.REF-