Graduate Commercial Executive (6 months)

Working for this highly successful and passionate business with over 20 years as a recognised market leader, the Interim Commercial Executive (6 months) is an exceptional opportunity for a recent graduate to support the Commercial Department in achieving its objectives.

Working hybrid or in the office, the Chester Head Office is based in the city centre in a stunning location. With free city centre parking, a company pension, an Employee Assistance Programme, employee recognition awards, and access to a platform with retail discounts and offers, the Interim Commercial Executive will work on a 6-month fixed term contract.

Responsibilities and duties:-

• Provide administrative support to members of the Commercial team, including Commercial Director, Commercial Manager
• Ensure the efficient delivery of agreed supply and service arrangements
• Pursue, secure and implement improvements in the supplies and services required by the company
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure the provision and implementation of supplies and services to meet the requirements of the business
• Identify, recommend and implement continuous improvement options
• Manage membership and the renewals process
• Manage the company car scheme - orders, car hire, insurance, fines, etc.
• Support Commercial Executive colleague in the delivery of selected services as required
• Manage all aspects of the retail process, new products, stockists, price lists, etc.
• Help develop, communicate and manage activities agreed with key stakeholders and the Commercial department leadership
• Identify, propose and deliver initiatives to support colleagues

Skills and experience:-

• Recent graduate, with a degree in Business Studies or similar
• At least 1 year’s experience in an office administration role
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to verbally present information to senior Managers and stakeholders
• Strong IT skills particularly in MS Excel, with the ability to quickly learn new systems
• Highly organised
• Proactive and progressive
• Pay close attention to detail – a completer finisher
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to verbally present information to senior Managers and stakeholders
• Highly motivated and able to work without close supervision
• Consistently demonstrate the company values

KEYWORDS: graduate, degree, interim, administration, Excel, commercial

Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, in the event that we haven’t contacted you within 48 hours please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.

We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.