Buying Assistant 

Full Training Provided

Up to £23,000

About Us:

The Phoenix Group is a European healthcare logistics and pharmacy retail company with circa 40,000 colleagues operating in over 30 different countries. In the UK we distribute to 5,600 dispensing points via our 13 nationwide distribution centres and own 500 community pharmacies.

Supporting longer, healthier and happier lives is at the heart of the service that we deliver to our communities and something that we are really proud of.

About The Opportunity:

This is a really exciting opportunity. We are now looking to recruit an OTC Business Development Executive, reporting to OTC Commercial Manager.

The job holder will be responsible for assisting in the development of Phoenix Commercial OTC proposition including range, promotions and merchandising.

Advise and input on the promotional programme, along with OTC communications to members. Key metrics will include assisting to achieve gate fee, management fee and sales & membership participation targets.

Who We Want: We are looking for someone who can:

• Assist the OTC team in Delivering against revenue, EBIT, margin, gate fee and cost budgets for the OTC portfolio
• Assisting in the development and implementation of a compelling member OTC commercial proposition, working in conjunction with sales colleagues and members of the OTC team to drive growth of OTC
• Working closely with OTC suppliers to assist in the development of a strong promotional OTC plan
• Track and monitor Commercial performance and supplier investment, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Help to improve the commercial capability of the Sales team in the understanding and application of OTC. Work with the Sales management team to ensure that they are sold consistency and effectively.
• Ensure the execution of high quality Commercial activities
• Support the OTC Team and Sales Team in delivering against the 2023 growth strategy.
• Complete admin tasks to support the team

Although the role is office based and will require some attendance at an office, we will support you in working flexibly and support a hybrid model of working.

Key Experience

• Experience of the OTC sector
• Experience of developing and maintaining commercial promotional propositions through working collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Development and execution of promotional plans

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of the pharmacy sector and OTC supply chain.
• Strong commercial judgment, communication and negotiation skills.
• Motivated to continuously improve and achieve success.
• Ability to influence and collaborate
• Creative skills to input into the OTC range and promotional plan
• Excellent Excel skills

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