Graduate Commercial Assistant in Corby

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
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