Commercial Officer

JC132 - Commercial Officer
Location – Denham
Salary – £Competitive

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking a Commercial Officer to join their team in Denham, Middlesex.

The purpose of the role is to be responsible for the effective commercial account management of allocated customer accounts and those of direct reports, with particular focus on bid and proposal preparation in accordance with company procedures, both competitive and sole source, contract management administration, debt management and customer relationship management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Customer relationships – to build and maintain professional and mutually beneficial customer relationships, the focal point for customer queries (generally customer’s procurement team).
Bid negotiation and preparation – preparation of routine bids including spares and support equipment using SAP data, proposals and / or quotations; contributory role in preparation of major bids, proposals and/or quotations for review and approval. Form part of cross functional project team in proposal / tender situation.
SAP – preparation of accurate SAP data entry instructions.
Efficient management of contract administration including invoice management, customer reports etc.
New business / business development – to possess a detailed understanding of customer needs in order to support the identification of business opportunities.
Debt management – monitor debt status and follow through as appropriate.
Negotiation of contract, changes and associated terms with allocated customer accounts up to specified authority levels and in accordance with the approved bid terms.
Contract management - ensure any new and / or updated customer requirements are known and understood by relevant Department managers in a timely fashion.
Represent the Department and / or Company internally and externally as required both in UK and elsewhere.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

Degree (2.1 or above), or equivalent level (Law, Business Management, Finance, Engineering etc.) or equivalent experience.
Strong numerical data manipulation skills.
Well developed skill in the application of English in terms of both grammar and vocabulary.
Presentation & communication skill.
Sound customer liaison/relationship expertise.
Strong MS Office expertise.
Some knowledge of Aerospace/Defence or similar sector.
In return our client offers:

Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+).
4x salary Life Assurance (18+).
Healthcare Plan – Including Discounted Gym Memberships.
25-days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
Occupational Health team.
Cycle to work scheme (after a six-month probationary period).
Workplace Nursery Benefit.
Half day on Fridays