Commercial Administrator

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; Warrington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Retail discount scheme

Employee recognition awards

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals Careers in Warrington is seeking a Commercial Assistant to support the Commercial Manager and drive reporting, analysis, and insights across sales and operations.

You will build and distribute Power BI reports, conduct performance dashboards, and perform ad-hoc analyses to identify trends and opportunities for commercial growth in a fast-paced environment. The role is based in our Support Office in Birchwood Warrington.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills — presenting insights to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and with good judgement.

Responsibilities

• Utilising Power BI to build and distribute reports to Sales and Operational teams.
• Producing detailed commercial analysis and performance dashboards.
• Conducting ad-hoc analysis to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Collaborative mindset

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

About The Role

We’ve got an exciting opportunity to join our Commercial team as a Commercial Assistant!

This is a high-impact role where your insights will shape real business decisions, drive strategic reviews, and spotlight key opportunities for commercial growth. If you love seeing your analysis come to life and make a tangible difference in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, this role is made for you!

As a Commercial Administrator, you will be an essential support to the Commercial Manager and the wider business, producing detailed reports, analysis, and insights. You’ll work closely with both sales and operational teams, helping to improve performance and identify commercial opportunities across our business.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Utilising Power BI (Insight) to build and distribute reports to Sales and Operational teams.
• Producing detailed commercial analysis and performance dashboards.
• Conducting ad-hoc analysis to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement (e.g. lapsed customers, key account reviews, underperforming asset classes).
• Supporting regular weekly and monthly reporting processes.
• Analysing target adherence across teams and identifying gaps in performance.
• Providing commercial insight to support operational decision-making.
• Assisting in the preparation of customer account reviews and commercial performance summaries.
• Collaborating with the Commercial Manager on projects and strategic initiatives.
• Supporting with rebate tracking and related performance metrics.

Role is based in our Support Office- Birchwood Warrington

What can we offer you in return?

You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider.

Industry leading flexible rewards package including

• generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave)
• life assurance
• retail discount scheme
• employee recognition awards
• great Company pension scheme

About You

If you join the team we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations.

We’re looking for a data-savvy, commercially aware individual who’s excited to grow their career within a forward-thinking business.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, formulas required; advanced skills a bonus).
• Experience using or a willingness to learn Power BI (or similar data visualisation tools).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills — comfortable presenting insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and use sound judgement to inform decisions.
• A proactive, collaborative approach to working across teams and departments.
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, service-led environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and enthusiasm for learning.

Desirable (not essential):

• Previous experience in a commercial, finance, operations, or business analyst role.
• Background in service, logistics, or rental sectors.

About Us

Why Sunbelt?

Whether it's construction sites, energy projects, government initiatives, or unforgettable events, Sunbelt Rentals deliver the equipment and expertise to move every industry forward. With our ambition to an employer of choice this makes Sunbelt Rentals an ideal destination for your next career move.

We are committed to the fair treatment of our staff, potential staff, and users of our services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability, or offending background.

Having a criminal record will not automatically bar an individual from working with us. We judge each case on its own merits, taking into account the relevance of the conviction to the role, the circumstances, and the time passed since the offence.