Junior Commercial Specialist

Contract: Permanent Full-time
Location: Islington
Closing date:18th June 2026
Recruitment Partner: Katrina

Are you ready to make a difference in the healthcare sector Join us at Boots as a Junior Commercial Specialist in Islington!

At Boots we believe in building a brilliant environment for our people empowering them to deliver care confidence and connection in communities across the UK and Ireland. If youre passionate about making an impact and thrive in a collaborative setting we want to hear from you!

As a Junior Commercial Specialist you will be an integral part of our Healthcare team reporting to Head of Ethical Commercial Development. You will support our mission to optimise product selection and pricing strategies ensuring we deliver the best for our customers.

• Use insights from Drug Family Optimisation analysis to support pricing and volume discussions with wholesalers and suppliers required to support optimum preference setting.

• This includes helping to ensure we select the right products across c.6k DM&D drug families and c.25.5k lines supporting preference changes.

• Work closely with our Supply teams to help maximise commercial advantage during periods of product shortage.

• Collaborate with teams working on Brand Equalisation to help shape new opportunities.

• Support the ongoing maintenance and development of the Drug Family Optimisation database and associated analysis.

• Contribute to wider commercial and margin-enhancing projects as required.

• Experience in Healthcare or Commercial activity ideally with knowledge of dispensing products and/or purchasing.

• Comfort using data to identify opportunities and support decision-making.

• Clear and confident communication skills when working with suppliers and internal teams.

• Proven negotiation skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities.

• A positive customer-focused mindset.

• Confident using Excel and other core Windows applications.

• Additional experience in project management or data analysis.

• Familiarity with market trends in the healthcare sector.

At Boots we are committed to your professional growth. You will have opportunities to learn and develop your skills with the potential for career advancement within our dynamic organisation.

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child

• Flexible benefits scheme including options to buy additional holiday discounted gym membership life assurance activity passes and much more.

• Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health our Employee Assistance Programme.

Theres lots more in our benefits and discounts MyBoosts there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only. Please note that any salary estimates provided on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

A bit about usAt Boots were proud to be an equal opportunity employer creating a place where everyone feels welcome supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included they thrive so were committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

Whats nextIf you apply our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

We hope to hear from you brilliant with Boots.