Commercial Assistant - Dumfries, United Kingdom - Vigilant Security

Vigilant Security

Verified Company

Dumfries, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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.

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.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide a highlevel 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 bidwriting 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

About You:

A selfstarter 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

About Us:

Vigilant Security cover a range of security related services including manned guarding, mobile patrols and keyholding throughout the UK.

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.