Here at Hobbycraft, we are looking for an experienced Commercial Data Coordinator to join the team based at our Head Office in Christchurch, Dorset??????. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis working Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm, but we have a flexible approach to start and finish times. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £26,500 per annum, 25 days holiday increasing every year, 25% discount in our stores, hybrid working policy and many more!

About us

Working for us isn’t like working for any other retailer. We are a forward thinking, diverse team who are 100% committed to what we do.   We are extremely proud of our reputation to exceed our customer’s expectations, first time, every time and we value our colleagues and the contributions they make to our business.

We look for positive people with the same passion for our products. Whether you are a Store Colleague or Territory Manager you will find plenty of opportunities to develop and take on new challenges every day!

About the Role:

As our Commercial Data Coordinator, you are an integral part of our buying team, and the main responsibility of the role is ensuring data accuracy across the business.

You will act as a gate keeper of data integrity on the system, providing an accurate and efficient service in the data maintenance of all products throughout their lifecycle as well as assisting the Buyers in the active management of all functions within product categories.

As our Commercial Data Coordinator, your key responsibilities will include:

• Validate and uploading New Line information into Navision database
• Act as the gatekeeper to all product information in Navision database during its lifecycle -creating, importing and maintaining data as appropriate
• Coordinate and implement all promotional data activity ensuring promotions land accurate-ly and to agreed CPA
• Coordinate and implement new product data activity during Product Programme reviews to agreed CPA
• Responsible for all lifecycle changes of products on the system
• Responsible for maintenance and accuracy of cost price and retail price changes on the system
• Provide Waste Packaging and WEEE returns through supplying accurate data
• Support Quality Control Manager with maintenance of testing and Data Safety sheets
• Assist Finance team with invoice queries by liaising with buyers and suppliers
• Assist with data set up on Navision database for new store openings to agreed CPA
• Act as a User Acceptance Tester for any development to Navision database as appropriate
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Customer Services, Retail Assist and Distribution Centre to resolve all queries as appropriate
• Attend cross functional meetings raising concerns, taking notes and actions
• General admin and screening calls
• Adhoc duties as required by the Company

About You

• Intermediate Excel skills – including a good understanding of V Look up function
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to demonstrate a keen eye for accuracy and detail in all aspects
• The ability to adapt to managing fast changing priorities and show a high level of flexibility in attitude towards all tasks
• The ability to demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills, developing collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• The ability to demonstrate a proactive approach in identifying issues and resolutions

What can we offer all our Colleagues:

• 25% Discount Card for Hobbycraft Stores and Haskins
• Free Onsite Parking
• EV Charging Point
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays with an increase each holiday year
• Birthday Day Off
• Hybrid Working
• Flexible start and finish times
• Company pension contribution – up to 4% contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme provide by Retail Trust
• Cash Health Plan with Health Shield
• Discounted gym membership

If you have the skills and experience to become our Commercial Data Coordinator, click 'Apply' - we'd love to hear from you!