At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Managing Director and drive commercial performance in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a growing international manufacturing business with a focus on bespoke furniture solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary with OTE, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate internationally and thrive in a growth-focused environment.
- Why this job: Gain strategic exposure and make a visible impact on business performance.
- Qualifications: Experience as an Executive Assistant with strong organisational and commercial skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
We're partnering with a growing international manufacturing business to recruit an Executive Assistant & Commercial Coordinator to support its Managing Director and play a key role in driving commercial performance.
Operating across the UK, Europe and the USA, the business designs and manufactures bespoke furniture solutions for major brands within the hospitality and restaurant sectors.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant who combines exceptional organisational skills with strong commercial awareness. Far more than a traditional EA position, you'll work closely with the Managing Director and commercial teams, ensuring priorities are managed, sales performance is tracked, and key business initiatives stay on course.
Why Consider This Role?
- Strategic exposure: Work directly with the Managing Director and gain insight into business strategy, commercial performance and future growth plans.
- Visible impact: Take ownership of key processes, reporting and follow-up activities that directly influence business performance.
- International exposure: Collaborate with teams across the UK, Italy, France and the USA.
- A varied position: Combine executive support, commercial reporting, stakeholder coordination and business operations.
- Growth-focused environment: Join an ambitious business where initiative, accountability and continuous improvement are valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the Managing Director's diary, inbox, priorities and travel arrangements across the UK and Europe.
- Produce weekly sales pipeline and forecasting reports using the company's CRM system.
- Develop and maintain scorecards and dashboards to monitor performance across sales, business development and product development.
- Prepare agendas, meeting papers and supporting data for leadership meetings, recording actions and ensuring they are followed through to completion.
- Proactively liaise with colleagues across departments to obtain accurate, timely information and maintain accountability for outstanding actions.
- Compile commercial data and supporting documentation for client meetings, proposals, presentations and board-level reporting.
- Help improve reporting processes, administrative workflows and the visibility of key business priorities.
You'll be an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.
Executive Assistant & Commercial Coordinator employer: LJ Recruitment
Join a dynamic and supportive team at a leading manufacturer in Mid-Essex, where your expertise as a Powder Coating Team Leader will be valued and rewarded. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer opportunities for growth and advancement within a collaborative work culture that prioritises safety and quality. Enjoy the benefits of working in a well-established company that fosters innovation and efficiency, making it an excellent place to build a meaningful career.
