At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Sales Director with client enquiries, proposals, and project coordination.
- Company: Join a leading luxury furniture manufacturer with a global reach.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, gym membership, and excellent career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal development and exposure to prestigious projects.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in luxury interiors and superyacht markets while travelling internationally.
- Qualifications: Degree in Business or related field; strong communication and organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Graduate Commercial Support professional to join our team. Reporting directly to the Sales Director and working closely with them on a daily basis, this is a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across sales, project coordination, client relationships and commercial operations within a leading luxury furniture manufacturer. You will be exposed to every stage of the commercial process, from initial client enquiry through to project delivery, whilst developing an understanding of the international superyacht and luxury interiors markets.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the Sales Director with enquiries, quotations and proposals.
- Preparing client presentations and sales documentation.
- Maintaining accurate customer and project records.
- Assisting with lead generation and business development activities.
- Liaising with clients, suppliers and internal departments to ensure projects progress smoothly.
- Supporting project handovers between sales and project management teams.
- Monitoring project timelines and assisting with client communications.
- Conducting market and competitor research.
- Assisting with trade shows, exhibitions and client events.
- Providing general administrative support to the commercial team.
Requirements
- A degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Management or a related discipline.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Confidence working with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Previous experience in a customer‑facing, sales support or administrative role.
- An interest in luxury interiors, furniture, design, manufacturing or the superyacht industry.
- Experience using CRM systems.
- Knowledge of international business or export markets.
International Exposure & Travel
Neal Jones Furniture works with clients, designers, project managers and shipyards across the world. The successful candidate will gain exposure to prestigious international superyacht and luxury residential projects and may have opportunities to travel within the UK and overseas to attend client meetings, trade exhibitions, supplier visits and industry events as their experience develops.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 17:30 Permanent, Full time, based at our Lancaster office.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Company Pension Scheme.
- Corporate Gym Membership available at a reduced price.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Multiple Electric Car Charging Points onsite.
- Ample car parking.
- A Team Day each quarter.
- Excellent career progression opportunities.
- 1‑1 personal development plan.
- Smart‑casual dress code.
GRADUATE COMMERCIAL SUPPORT in Lancaster employer: Neal Jones Furniture
Neal Jones Furniture is an exceptional employer that offers a dynamic work environment in Lancaster, where you can thrive as a Graduate Commercial Support professional. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide excellent career progression opportunities, a personal development plan, and exposure to prestigious international projects in the luxury interiors and superyacht markets. Our supportive culture, combined with attractive benefits such as a company pension scheme, gym membership, and a smart-casual dress code, makes us a fantastic place to build your career.
