Apprentice - Price Administrator (22896)

• Advertised Salary: £20,280
• Function: Head Office
• Job Number: 22896
• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
• Full/Part Time: Full Time
• Total Contracted Hours: 39
• Closing Date: 31 March 2025
• Postcode: PO6 3FE
• Location: Portsmouth, Lakeside North Harbour

As an Apprentice Price Administrator, you'll play a key role in maintaining pricing and promotion data to support decision making and maximise the full margin potential of stores and product.

We are offering a two-year Fixed Term Contract and the chance to gain a recognised apprenticeship in Business Administration while working in a busy head office environment.

What you'll get..

• 31 days leave (incl bank holidays) rising to 36 with service
• 20% store discount
• Healthcare cash plan, pension & share incentive plan
• Life Insurance
• EAP (including 24/7 access to virtual GP and annual health check)
• Financial Wellbeing tools
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Free onsite parking at our Lakeside Head Office

What to expect..

• Ensure systems and databases are accurate, up to date and changes are made on time.
• Prepare reports, data and basic analysis.
• Work with multiple stakeholders to resolve pricing and promotional issues.
• Monitor and respond to price and promotion information from Federal Retail Trading Services (FRTS) and the Co-op Group.
• Maintain master records for strategic pricing for Southern Coop and Franchise partners.
• Use online analytics to monitor market activity and Southern Coop's price position.
• Collaborate with the Trading & Merchandise team to align activities, like price reviews during range reviews.

What we're looking for..

• Previous administrative experience is preferred.
• Previous experience in a retail is a plus.
• Experience using Excel and comfortable navigating IT systems.
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Creative and able to multitask.

About Us

We're an independent Co-op, operating across the south of England running convenience food stores, funeral homes, crematoria, natural/woodland burial grounds and a Starbucks coffee franchise. We're owned by our 300,000+ members, have over 4,000 colleagues and a purpose of working together for the benefit of our communities. We have a commitment to sustainable business and a promise to provide a fair, fresh approach, for all. Become part of the family who are proud to serve local communities and put people first.

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so please apply as soon as you can.