Assistant Commercial Manager

The Body Shop

The Body Shop has been here since 1976 and we’re not going anywhere. There’s never been a more exciting time to join us, with a range of fantastic opportunities now available.

We’re looking for fellow pioneers of ethical beauty who are keen to drive our business in the UK and around the world. If that sounds like you, we’d love you to join us as we embark on our next chapter.

The Body Shop is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. We’re fighting for what we believe in now more than ever. No holding back. Breaking the mould has always come naturally to us, and we need someone who’s not afraid to mix things up.

Your role in a nutshell

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Commercial Manager to deliver data-led analytics & insight that inform commercial decision-making, with the ultimate goal of maximising business profitability & growth. This role is split between our London and Brighton offices, with two days per week worked on-site at either location and three days worked from home.

More about the role

•Maintenance of Core Range Plan, with addition of NPD, Gifts, LE (supported by NPD manager)

•Running Reports to support Key Insight and Analysis

•System accuracy on all core product attributing

•Support Commercial Manager with Global Trading calendar, ATS and stock opportunity requirements

•Support Commercial Manager with COG change feedback to sourcing (and ad hoc on NPD COGs)

•Work closely with Commercial pricing team to enable accurate credits for trading offers and promotions

•Assist NPD Manager with Trading stock management and analysis to support business cases as needed

•Supporting Commercial Manager with analysis on key Global commercial KPIs and areas including:

• Core Category insight, Most Loved Products and Product Lifecycles
• Assortment - SKU count size, Global Outlet Assortment, Market gaps vs assortment
• Global Commercial projects as required

What we look for

Skills:

•Highly Analytical, comfortable working with large amounts of data

•Strong Organisational Skills and the ability to prioritise and multitask

•Competent verbal and written communication skills

•A strong team player with a customer focussed mindset

•Microsoft Office, Excel in particular

•Power BI an advantage

Experience:

•Experience in a merchandising / commercial role an advantage

•Experience in an omni channel environment an advantage

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, here are just a few of the rewards that you can look forward to if you join us: a 6% non-contributory pension plan, 23 days holiday, 50% staff discount and access to product sample sales, access to Perks at Work, our online shopping channel with exclusive deals & discounts, as well as LOVE money to spend on your wellbeing and personal development.