About The Role Join Our Dynamic Commercial Team at our I PL Whittlesey Site We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Advisor to become a vital part of our onsite Commercial team at our House Plants & Flowers site. If you are passionate about Commercial and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you Position Details: Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:30am - 5:00pm Location: IPL Whittlesey - Site Based Role Contract Type: Permanent Key Responsibilities: Support the Head of Commercial in delivering JBP for the HP&F portfolio, ensuring ASDA's commercial targets and market share growth objectives are met Maximise revenue and profit growth opportunities across the HP&F portfolio Manage day-to-day commercial operations for the HP&F portfolio in collaboration with the Head of Commercial Develop and execute a robust promotional plan, ensuring effective internal communication for operational planning and procurement Support the Commercial and Supply Chain Team with accurate 52-week forecasting, monitoring orders, in-stock availability, and waste Conduct range and promotional reporting and analysis, providing recommendations to drive effectiveness Maintain and update business-related data and reports, supporting the creation of new reports as needed Track inbound performance and communicate shortages to ASDA Ensure best practices in baseline and promotional forecasting, supporting short-term and long-term sales forecasts Perform ad hoc sales and forecast analysis, trend identification, and provide insights Proactively report results and findings to the management team Provide Sales and Operational Planning support and reporting, including key moment and forecast reporting with recommendations Handle administrative duties such as IPL system administration, Retail Link, Tableau, and Teradata reporting Review product costings with the Head of Commercial, understanding financial elements to maximise profitability Represent the Commercial Team in cross-functional meetings Collaborate within the Commercial Triangle (Sales/NPD/Category) Manage New Line Forms, RCCS, and internal range documentation, including promotional proposals Stay updated with market intelligence through regular store visits, understanding competitor ranges, merchandising layouts, and pricing What We Are Looking For: GCSEs in Mathematics and English 2-3 years of experience in a supportive commercial and/or administrative role within the Retail or FMCG manufacturing environment Experience interfacing with UK Retailers is desirable but not essential Highly organised with strong attention to detail and data accuracy Proficient in IT, including Excel and other Microsoft packages, with the ability to learn and adapt to new MI systems Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively engaging with stakeholders at all levels A collaborative team player who supports the team as needed A self-starter with the ability to work independently Capable of taking ownership of tasks and seeing them through to completion What's in it for you? At IPL, Forza, and Kober, we're dynamic businesses, dedicated to fostering the development of our colleagues and creating an exceptional work environment. We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration to drive our success. To continue our growth, we're seeking individuals who embody our values, culture, and commitment. In return, we offer opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including: 10% Asda In-store Discount Annual Bonus Scheme 33 days Annual Leave - Inclusive of 8 days bank holiday Enhanced pension scheme ️ Life Assurance - All our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 x their annual base salary Helphand - Free, direct access to health and wellbeing support service, including unlimited video consultations with a UK-based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, and mental health support Grocery Aid - We’ve partnered with Grocery Aid to provide our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical, and financial support services Electric Vehicle Scheme Asda Mobile Discount - 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add-ons for our colleagues and one of their family members Discounted health assessments - We have exclusively negotiated rates on Self-Pay BUPA Health Assessments for you and members of your household Asda Pet Insurance discount – Up to 10% Discount Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) - MAB can provide fee-free, no-obligation mortgage and protection advice Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money - our colleagues can get a better exchange rate for their travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx) Ride-to-work scheme - We work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing, and equipment ️ Care Concierge - The Care Experts. Talk to us - we're listening - Legal & General’s Care Concierge resource Plus, lots more Depending on job band, other fantastic benefits are also available including private healthcare, car allowances, and long-term incentive schemes. Like what you’ve read? Then do your research, update your CV, and once you’re ready, hit the apply button. Don’t delay, apply today About Us Our purpose here at IPL, Forza & Kober is simple, we are one team who creates exceptional value for our customers and our mission is to support Asda on their journey to becoming 2 in the marketplace. Through our people we live and breathe our values and we play to our strengths, but we also support each other’s development. We are a community of passionate individuals who possess a wide variety of skills and expertise, who work collectively to form a high performing team and a company to be proud of. We are committed to a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers, locations and the communities we serve. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, gender or sexual identity and socio-economic background. We are committed to making IPL, Forza and Kober a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values, culture and celebrate diversity in all its forms. Our culture is our people and our people are our culture