Commercial Executive - Bars & Casual Dining

About the Role

To execute the Commercial Plan for a portfolio of brands within Bars, including rail bars, our Juniper family and The Dickens Inn Pub

The role supports one Commercial Manager in the Bars team who has a defined portfolio of the above brands, requires a high level of personal organisation and the ability to streamline activities across the team and prioritise accordingly.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the delivery of all aspects of the Bars Commercial Plan including, but not limited to;
• Prepare Brand Forms and submit to Data Team ranging from Range Reviews through to Pricing updates
• Prepare and submit Marketing Briefs for Creative design, complete Allocations and track progress
• Manage Xurrent tickets, including investigation through to resolution,
• Manage SharePoint posts and Operational Communication for all initiatives and required Unit updates
• Support Weekly Trade reporting of performance, including use and interrogation of PowerBI reports to identify performance successes and opportunities for improvement
• Attend Mobilisation meetings where required and support with Commercial aspects of Mobilisation, including assisting Handover days and Merchandising where practicable
• Collaborate with Central Ops regarding unit level Availability reporting and attend the Availability meetings
• Liaise with Procurement and Supply Chain to ensure availability of products and maintenance of stock levels at sites
• Monitor Compliance through Safety Culture and unit visits and feedback positive experiences and opportunities to improve to relevant stakeholders
• Maintain brand support materials, including Operational Excellence Manuals, Brand Standards, POS guides, equipment lists, Approved Product Lists and Price Tiers
• Input into and support delivery of Range Reviews
• Monitor competitor activity of new products, promotions and pricing on a regular basis to support commercial proposals and highlight any opportunities to the Commercial Manager
• Project manage various activities from idea generation through to implementation at units  
• Support rollout of new SSP software systems

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Some experience of using price, range, display and space, upselling, margin and category optimisation to deliver commercial results
• Knowledge of external trends in the Food and Beverage
• Good understanding of the operational reality in units i.e. understanding of waste management and minimisation, labour planning and optimisation, equipment, space and layout etc.
• Flexible and adaptable approach with the ability to problem solve and question the status quo
• Ability to work at pace and effectively prioritise competing demands on time
• Analytical and commercial with the ability to make data driven decisions
• Impactful verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional level of attention to detail
• Proficient user of Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Why join SSP?

At SSP, we’re passionate about creating places people want to be — whether that’s for our customers, our partners or our colleagues.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a business where commercial thinking, collaboration and ownership really matter, and where your work can make a visible difference.

We offer:

• Employee discounts across our brands
• Friends and Family Discount App
• Award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programmes
• Health and wellbeing support
• Hybrid working with flexibility to support work–life balance
• An inclusive and diverse workplace, with employee networks and communities

Ready to join us?

If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape commercial performance in a key market, work closely with senior leaders and turn insight into action, we’d love to hear from you.

Start the best part of the journey with us.

At SSP, we value diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.

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