Commercial Assistant
Vigilant Security
Commercial Assistant
Salary Not Specified
Vigilant Security, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 30e29dda94834e408d40db76c322b577
Full Job Description
- Provide a high-level of support and assistance to the Commercial Manager and Deputy Commercial Manager
- Preparation and production of quotations using Microsoft Excel
- Utilising tailored software to create and track quotations for clients
- Manage and maintain excellent standards of cost forecasting, capturing all values associated to order.
- Proactively engage in new business activities, such as lead generation and qualifying opportunities within the pipeline
- Work closely with the bid-writing team during tender processes
- Monitor and update all associated systems and folders in a thorough and systematic manner
- Ensure commercial documents and data are complete accurately within specified timeframes
- Maintain and update the client database, identifying opportunities and highlighting to the commercial manager
This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, naturally numerical and personable individual to join our Dumfries-based Commercial Team at Vigilant Security. We foster a welcoming and engaging environment, offering you the chance to play an important role in our day to day sales activities and influence the future successes of Vigilant Security. - A self-starter who can work on their own initiative independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Excellent numeracy skills and confidence in Microsoft Excel formulas
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build honest relationships
- A desire to add value to the business and commercial team
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure whilst maintain a positive working atmosphere
- Previous experience in a fast paced commercial or sales role preferable
- An enthusiasm and willingness to learn and develop within the role and contribute towards the greater success of the team and business
Vigilant Security cover a range of security related services including manned guarding, mobile patrols and keyholding throughout the UK.
The ideal candidate will have a passion to help drive the business forward and will be responsible for creating detailed quotations, protecting the bottom-line profit, assisting to create new sales opportunities and provide a high level of support to the commercial manager.
For those with ambition, there will be opportunities to progress within the business, making this the ideal role in which to realise your professional goals. An understanding of Excel and confidence to communicate with clients and stakeholders of all levels is essential to success within this role.,
High standards are embedded in the DNA of the company and we pride ourselves on delivering seamless service to our clients.
We are Investors in People Gold accredited and believe that we are only as good as the people we employ, so staff welfare, support and development, is an absolute priority for us. We ensure our staff from the outset are given the skills required to be competent and professional ambassadors for both our and the clients business.
The post is offered on a full-time, permanent basis upon completion of your 6-month probationary period. Hours of work are Monday to Friday (09:00-17:00), with a degree of flexibility required where deadlines are required to be met.
This position boasts a competitive salary with a holiday entitlement of 28 days, inclusive of bank holidays.