Graduate Commercial Assistant £28,000
£30,000 per annum, depending on experience Permanent, Full-Time Corby, Northamptonshire
Office Based An established manufacturing business is looking for a Graduate Commercial Assistant to join its commercial team. This is an opportunity to put your business or technical studies into practice in a varied role covering customer service, sales support, quotations and order coordination. Working closely with the Commercial Manager, you will support customers from their initial enquiry through to quotation, order processing and production. You will also assist with straightforward marketing activities, including email campaigns using existing templates, AI and online tools. The position would suit a recent graduate or someone with up to three years relevant experience who wants to develop a career within a commercial manufacturing environment. Full product and technical training will be provided, including guidance on interpreting customer drawings and preparing quotations. Key Responsibilities: Responding to customer enquiries by telephone and email
Gathering customer requirements and obtaining information needed to prepare quotations
Preparing and issuing accurate quotations, with support as you develop your knowledge
Following up quotations and maintaining records of customer activity
Processing sales orders and checking pricing, specifications and customer details
Providing customers with information on orders, lead times and progress
Liaising with production and operations teams to keep orders moving
Building positive working relationships with customers and prospective clients
Learning to interpret customer drawings, including CAD drawings, and specifications
Checking orders against quotations and agreed customer requirements
Maintaining accurate customer, pricing and order information
Assisting with email campaigns and other marketing tasks using digital and AI tools
Helping resolve customer queries alongside relevant colleagues
Supporting the Commercial Manager with day-to-day sales administration
What Were Looking For: A degree in Business Management, Business Studies, Business with Marketing, Operations Management, Engineering Management or a related business or technical subject
An understanding of relevant commercial principles gained through your studies, such as customer relationships, costing, marketing or business operations
Confident and professional communication skills
Good numerical skills and confidence working with prices, figures and spreadsheets
Strong organisation, accuracy and attention to detail
A customer-focused approach and an interest in building lasting working relationships
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
The ability to manage competing priorities and follow tasks through to completion
A willingness to learn about manufacturing processes, technical information and the wider commercial function
Relevant Experience: An industrial placement, internship or subsequent role within manufacturing, engineering or another business-to-business environment would be particularly useful. Experience involving customer contact, sales support, quotations, order processing or commercial administration would be an advantage. Relevant university projects and practical assignments will also be considered. Familiarity with email marketing, AI tools, CRM or order-processing systems would be helpful. Previous experience interpreting CAD drawings is not essential. The Opportunity: You will gain practical experience across the commercial function, with support from the Commercial Manager and colleagues throughout the business. As your knowledge and confidence grow, there will be scope to take on greater responsibility across customer accounts, quotations, estimating and commercial coordination. Apply with your CV, highlighting relevant degree modules, projects, placements or work experience.
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Graduate Commercial Assistant in London employer: Retaind Limited
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