Are you a graduate with a business related degree? Are you beginning your career in Business Development? Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Associate to join their friendly and supportive team.

About the Company:
Our client services prestigious buildings in London and the South East. They are a professional cleaning company who offer a range of high-quality cleaning services for homes and businesses. With years of experience in the industry, their team of expert cleaners are dedicated to providing exceptional cleaning services to meet the unique needs of their clients.
This dynamic organisation embraces positive change to fulfill their purpose of creating better places for everyone, every day. They strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive working environment is crucial for developing team ambition and are committed to building and nurturing a culture where every employee feels welcome, valued, and heard.

This company s also committed to being a truly sustainable business by being socially, environmentally, and economically responsible. This is your opportunity to join a company who are on target to becoming a Net Zero Carbon business by 2030!

The Role:
Based in South London as a Commercial Associate, you will report to the Commercial Manager and join the Business Development team.
Your responsibilities will include:

Assist with the maintenance of the client database
Assist the Commercial Manager with the drafting of costings and budget proposals in the company’s and client specific formats
Work with the Commercial Manager to carry out research to identify, verify and track suitable potential opportunities
Updating and maintaining the CRM platform
Writing, editing and collating content for proposal and tender submissions
Assist in drafting, reviewing and uploading larger tender bids and supporting the team with various tasks to ensure deadlines are met
Carry out new contract start up procedure as required
Assist with producing and formatting presentations
Liaise with the Commercial Manager to ensure that prospective client visits are scheduled
Assist with the maintenance of Commercial Department reports, trackers and strategy documents
Assist in resolving client and contractual queries
Keep any process documents up to date, relevant and in line with any business changes
Research competitors and industry press and present ideas for new methods/innovations to the Commercial Department
Contribute ideas and content to the marketing plans, case studies, newsletters, good news stories and digital content
Contribute ideas and suggestions for innovations and sustainability initiatives that can form a part of the client offering
Ensure consistency within the company’s branding and marketing materials
Support and contribute to sustainability, social value projects and initiatives in line with the Planet Mark accreditation and company values

About You:

Self-motivated with a passion for personal growth and self-development
Strong sense of customer service
A team player with the ability to work independently
Organised, methodical, proactive with excellent time management skills
A graduate with a business-related degree is preferred or qualified with experience
A high standard of maths and verbal and written English
An exceptional level of accuracy and attention to detail
The ability to research, compile and collate information
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to communicate instructions, information and knowledge clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
Experience of the cleaning industry is advantageous
Experience of business development and proposal creation is advantageous
Proficient with Microsoft Office package, specifically word and excel

Benefits:

Collaborative working environment
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Free flu vaccinations
Reward Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing Centre
Support you at every stage of your career with bespoke training programs to cultivate leadership skills
Opportunities to volunteer within the local community, charities, and event days

Commercial Associate

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SALARY

£30000

LOCATION

South London

CONTRACT TYPE

Graduate job (permanent)

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