Commercial / Category Assistant

Commercial / Category Assistant
Up to £33,700 plus great benefits (Work level 6A) 
Manchester city centre, hybrid working

We’re looking for organised, data-driven individuals to join our Commercial and Propositions teams at Co-op. If you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and want to play a behind-the-scenes role in shaping our product ranges, pricing, and promotions, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why this role matters

Our Commercial and Propositions teams are central to delivering great value and choice for our customers while driving profitable growth for Co-op. As an Assistant, you’ll help keep systems accurate, support trading decisions, and ensure smooth communication with internal and external partners. Your work will directly impact product availability, pricing accuracy, and promotional success across our stores.

What you’ll do

• Maintain accurate product, price, and supplier data in internal systems
• Support teams with reports, documents, and meeting preparation
• Load promotions and commercial terms into systems
• Resolve pricing and payment queries quickly and efficiently
• Track timelines, flag risks, and embed new processes
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders to keep everyone aligned
• Make sure we're compliant with legal and regulatory standards, including GSCOP

What you’ll bring

• Strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• Confidence working with data and spotting patterns
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Great communication skills and the ability to influence others
• Experience using systems and tools to manage commercial processes
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, retail-focused environment

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays 
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• Coaching and training to support your career development
• Wagestream app – giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn

Building a diverse environment

We’re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we’ll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme at Disability Confident Scheme - Co-op Colleagues and more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Diversity and Inclusion

Please note that we may close applications for this role early.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.