Commercial Administrator

2i Recruit Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

2i Recruit Ltd represents a well-established client seeking an organised Commercial Administrator to provide administrative support across commercial, sales, technical and marketing teams. The role offers variety and exposure to multiple business functions within a fast-paced environment.

You will manage records, prepare reports, create documentation and coordinate events, ensuring accuracy and professional presentation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in admin, sales support or office-based roles.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, flexible and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Commercial, Sales and Technical teams.
• Handle first point of contact for visitors and calls.
• Maintain company records, databases and documents.
• Prepare reports, business information and internal communications.
• Create and update customer-facing and internal documents.
• Assist with data collection, reporting and analysis.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Raise purchase orders and supplier admin.
• Support training sessions, meetings, site visits and events.
• Quality-check customer-facing documents for accuracy.
• Assist with marketing materials and communications.
• Support process improvements and other projects.

Skills

Administration experience

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking / time management

Proactive and flexible

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Our client is a well-established and growing business operating within a specialist technical sector. They are seeking an organised and proactive Commercial Administrator to provide administrative support across multiple departments, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the business.

This is a varied role offering exposure to commercial, sales, technical and marketing activities, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working across different areas of a business and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will become an integral member of a collaborative team, supporting a range of projects, events and operational functions.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Company pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to a broad range of business functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing administrative support to the Commercial, Sales and Technical teams.
• Acting as a first point of contact for visitors and incoming telephone enquiries, ensuring calls and visitors are directed appropriately.
• Maintaining company records, databases and documentation, ensuring information remains accurate and up to date.
• Supporting the preparation of reports, business information, sales documentation and internal communications.
• Creating, updating and managing customer-facing and internal documentation to a high standard.
• Assisting with data collection, reporting and analysis to support business decision-making.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure information is communicated efficiently.
• Raising purchase orders and supporting general supplier administration activities.
• Supporting the coordination of training sessions, meetings, site visits and internal events.
• Providing event and exhibition support, including preparation, administration and assisting on the day when required.
• Reviewing and quality-checking customer-facing documents to ensure accuracy, consistency and professional presentation.
• Assisting with marketing materials, business communications and promotional resources.
• Supporting process improvement initiatives and wider business projects as required.
• Acting as an additional point of support across the business, assisting colleagues with operational and administrative requirements when needed.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Previous experience within an administration, sales support, commercial support or office-based role.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Confident liaising with colleagues, customers, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Strong proofreading, document formatting and quality-checking skills.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a team environment.
• Proactive, flexible and willing to support a variety of business functions.
• Experience coordinating events, training administration or project support activities would be advantageous.
• Professional and customer-focused approach with excellent interpersonal skills.

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.