Commercial Assistant

Glacier Energy; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Glacier Energy as a Commercial Assistant, playing a key role in supporting their commercial team in Stockton-on-Tees. Your responsibilities will include managing the enquiry pipeline, assisting in administrative tasks, and ensuring efficient communication with clients. This position requires strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to support commercial activities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Life Assurance

33 days holiday per annum

Employee assistant programme

Virtual GP and Second Medical Opinion Service

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar administrative or commercial support role.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Director with administrative duties.
• Log all approved enquiries and manage communication with clients.
• Coordinate project handovers and ensure documentation is filed correctly.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Relevant experience in administrative support

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Glacier Energy delivers innovative solutions for the design, manufacture, inspection and repair of critical infrastructure and process equipment for energy and industrial markets.

With a strong legacy of engineering excellence, our Design and Manufacturing division delivers high-quality solutions for the energy and industrial sectors including emerging renewable markets.

Specialising in the design and manufacture of heat exchangers, pressure vessels, structural fabrication and proprietary hydrogen products, we combine innovation with precision to meet our customer’s needs. Driven by a commitment to decarbonisation, our tailored solutions support the transition to sustainable energy while maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance.

As our capabilities are continuously evolving and adapting towards a more sustainable future, our team needs to grow. We are therefore focused on attracting the best talent and are dedicated to creating an environment where our staff are empowered, with the ability to develop. We currently have an exciting new opportunity fora Commercial Assistant to join our manufacturing team in Stockton-on-Tees.

Join Glacier Energy as we continue to contribute towards a sustainable future, develop the skills necessary to support a net zero economy and drive positive change

Role Purpose

We seek a detail-oriented and proactive Commercial Assistant to support our commercial team in administrative, sales, and customer service tasks. This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, a good understanding of business operations, and a keen interest in supporting commercial activities.

Accountability

• Support the Commercial Director in ensuring the enquiry process aligns with internal GEM procedures.
• Assist in maintaining discipline around the enquiry pipeline filter to ensure only suitable work is quoted, involving collaboration with the Business Development team.
• Log all approved enquiries into the system, ensuring all necessary forms are completed and clients are properly set up.
• Record and monitor receipt and return dates of enquiries and manage acknowledgments or declines to clients.
• Track and manage the enquiry list, flagging missed dates and unallocated tasks for follow-up.
• Help coordinate the timely preparation of Risk Reviews and Board packs by liaising with Estimators and the Business Development team.
• Maintain and update Quotation Templates to ensure accuracy and relevance, collaborating with Marketing and Business Development.
• Monitor and ensure consistent folder structure and document filing across the Commercial team.
• Keep system data such as enquiry status and key dates accurate to support KPI tracking and reporting
• Ensure the Commercial Director reviews all incoming purchase orders and handles any required client feedback.
• Maintain records of contract terms and agreements, ensuring key issues are flagged and logged in Risk Registers or handovers.
• Process confirmed orders and create sales orders in the system.
• Assist in scheduling timely project handovers and ensuring all handover documentation is properly filed.
• Provide administrative support for Approved Vendor List (AVL) activities and client communications.
• Support diary management and general administrative duties for the Commercial Director.

Person Specifications

• Proven experience in a similar administrative or commercial support role
• .Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and capable of learning internal systems.
• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of sales, procurement, or contract processes is advantageous

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Collaborative team player.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.

Please note there will be occasional need of services in our Rotherham site, so there will be an element of travel with this position.

Values

Ingenuity - Contributes creative ideas and actively supports colleagues in refining and implementing innovative solutions, ensuring improvements benefits both team collaborative and overall business.

Excellence - Follows through on commitments and ensures tasks are completed as expected, recognising that reliability builds trust and supports team and business success.

Collaboration -Actively supports colleagues by working together to achieve shared goals and uphold standards, recognising that collective effort leads to greater efficiency, consistency and overall success.

Respect - Communicate with honest and respect, demonstrating a commitment to the company’svalues.

Accountability - Recognises how their role supports the company’s overall commercial success, considering the impact of their work on efficiency, team effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.

• Life Assurance
• 33 days holiday per annum (inclusive of company recognised public holidays) (pro-rated to start date)
• Employee assistant programme offering health and wellbeing via a smartphone app
• Virtual GP and Second Medical Opinion Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative and Customer Service

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Machinery Manufacturing

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