Promotions Assistant

Role overview

Job Purpose

Supports 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 Manager

Key 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.
  
  

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.

Department

Commercial

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

40hrs p/w

Salary

Competetive

Benefits

Staff Discount, Company Pension Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Additional Holidays, Long Service Awards, Cycle to Work Scheme, Life Cover, Employee Volunteering opportunities

Closing date for applications

19th April, 2026

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