Graduate Commercial Executive

Wernick Group Limited

Cannock

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

11 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Holiday allowance

Free onsite parking

Group pension

Training and progression

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Wernick Group Limited in Wolverhampton is seeking a Graduate Commercial Executive to launch a career in sales, supporting the external sales team and helping to drive bids and customer experiences. You’ll work with the Head of Sales to streamline processes and ensure high-quality submissions.

This role is ideal for someone finishing university, with a proactive mindset, strong IT skills, and a desire to develop in commercial operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or recent graduate with strong IT skills.
Proactive, organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication in a sales context.
Comfortable learning new tools including CRM and AI support.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on support to the external sales team to free time for winning business.
Accurately manage and track opportunities in the CRM, ensuring clean data.
Act as first point of contact for inbound enquiries, qualify leads, handover to sales.
Engage with prospective clients via outbound calls to create opportunities.
Support campaigns with marketing, ensuring brand and sales alignment.
Assist with bid submissions, coordinating information and timelines.
Create high-quality proposals and client presentations using PowerPoint.
Support reporting, documentation, and continuous improvement of processes.
Develop skills in using Salesforce and AI to improve tender submissions.

Skills

CRM knowledge

Sales support

Communication skills

Organised

Team player

Eagerness to learn

Education

University degree

Tools

Salesforce

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Overview

Job Description

Location: Wolverhampton Road

Wernick are specialists in the design and construction of temporary and permanent modular buildings, delivering sophisticated, sustainable offsite solutions that combine speed with architectural quality. With a proud history dating back to 1934, the Wernick Group has grown to become Britain’s largest independent manufacturer and hirer of portable and modular accommodation, and we’re not slowing down.

We are now looking for a driven, ambitious, and commercially minded Graduate Commercial Executive to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to build a career in sales, gain exposure to major projects, and play a key role in shaping how we engage with our customers.

This is not just a support role, it’s your launchpad into a commercial career. You’ll be at the centre of our sales operation, working closely with the Head of Sales and wider team to drive performance, improve processes, and support the delivery of high-quality bids and customer experiences. If you enjoy the buzz of sales, are eager to learn, and want to develop a long-term career in a commercial or sales role, this is your opportunity to make an impact from day one. This may be your first role after finishing university, so if you have the right attitude, work ethos, and know your way around a computer, we can teach you the rest.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Team Support Provide hands‑on support to the external sales team, freeing them up to focus on winning business while you ensure everything behind the scenes runs seamlessly.
CRM & Pipeline Management Accurately manage and track opportunities within our CRM system, maintaining clean, reliable data to support reporting and commercial decision‑making.
Client Engagement Act as a first point of contact for inbound enquiries, gathering key information, qualifying leads, and ensuring a smooth handover to the relevant sales team.
Outbound Activity Confidently engage with prospective clients through targeted outbound calls to generate opportunities and book appointments.
Marketing & Campaign Support Work closely with the Head of Sales and marketing teams to support campaigns, ensuring alignment between brand, messaging, and sales activity.
Exhibitions & Events Support pre‑and post‑event activity, including logistics and proactive follow‑ups to maximise every opportunity generated.
Sales Materials & Presentations Create high-quality proposals, presentations and supporting materials using PowerPoint and other tools to enhance client engagement.
Bid & Tender Coordination Play a key role in coordinating tender submissions, collating information, supporting bid writing, and ensuring professional, timely submissions. You’ll also develop skills in using AI technology and systems such as Salesforce to improve the efficiency and quality of bids.
General Commercial Support Assist with reporting, documentation, meeting coordination, and continuous improvement of how we work as a team.

What We’re Looking For

Work Ethic, Drive & Ambition You’re motivated, resilient and eager to build a successful career.
Passion for Sales You enjoy the buzz of sales, are target‑driven, and have a clear interest in developing a future career in sales or business development.
Proactive Mindset You take initiative, spot opportunities, and aren’t afraid to bring fresh ideas to the table.
IT Savvy & Future‑Focused Comfortable with systems and quick to learn new tools, including CRM platforms (e.g. Salesforce) and AI technology to support tender submissions and sales processes.
Strong Communication Skills Confident, professional, and engaging, whether on the phone, in writing, or face‑to‑face.
Highly Organised Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Team Player Collaborative and able to build strong relationships across departments.
Eagerness to Learn Open to development, particularly in areas such as bid writing, sales strategy, and commercial operations.

Your Future with the Wernick Group

Competitive salary and bonus scheme
Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
Christmas Shutdown
Early finish Friday
Group pension scheme
Annual Salary review – takes place each January
Long service awards
Employee of the Month awards
Customer service awards
Life Assurance
Personal Accident Insurance
Free onsite parking
Employee assistance programme
Training and progression opportunities
Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 90 years)
Open door policy
Employee Referral scheme
Benefits scheme (discounted retailers such as money off Apple, Virgin Atlantic Holidays, Currys, Argos, Tesco and restaurants including Harvester, Miller and Carter, Nandos and many more)
Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
Ideas portal (message the CEO) and awards for implemented suggestions
Cycle to work scheme
Annual paid volunteering day
Healthcare cash plan - money back for everyday doctors and dentist appointments as well as many others

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We thank you in advance for your interest in this role and our company.

About The Company

Why Build Your Career with Wernick Group?

Rich Heritage, Progressive Future: As a family-owned and operated business since our inception, we blend traditional values with a forward‑looking approach. This unique combination ensures a work environment that respects legacy while embracing the future.

Diverse Opportunities

Our expansive operations, with 40 centres across 36 UK locations, offer a vast array of roles and career paths in the public and private sectors. From modular building solutions to off‑grid power, your professional journey can be as dynamic and varied as our services.

Commitment to Excellence

At Wernick, excellence isn’t just a goal; it’s our way of life. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding product quality and service, creating an environment where your work directly contributes to customer satisfaction and business success.

Continuous Investment in People

We believe in nurturing talent from within. Through ongoing training and development opportunities, we invest in your future, ensuring that your career at Wernick is not just a job, but a journey of growth and learning.

Simplicity and Efficiency

Our business model is streamlined to reduce bureaucracy, enabling you to work in an environment that values decisiveness and efficiency. This approach allows you to focus on what you do best, without unnecessary complications.

Environmental and Social Responsibility

We’re committed to reducing our carbon footprint and ensuring a safe, positive working environment. Working with us means being part of a team that cares for the planet and its people.

Company Culture

Clear path to progression

We believe everyone should have a clear path on how they can progress. That’s why we have developed the Wernick Way Forward, a personal development plan catered to each employee.

With the Wernick Way Forward, we provide a roadmap that outlines clear and achievable steps for employees to follow in order to reach their career goals.

Trainee programmes

Start your career with one of our trainee programmes. These are designed to help you develop and grow in our business and offer an advance career progression.

The Trainee Yard Operative Programme offers individuals the opportunity to develop their skills and work as a Yard Operative at one of our Hire depots. Engage in hands‑on experience as you become a member of our team.

The Graduate Training Programme opens doors to explore every aspect of the company. Gain valuable insights, mentorship and the tools needed to excel as a leader within our company.

Training and development

Feel confident in your role and enjoy what you do. We recognise the need to invest in training and development.

By offering a range of training days/courses for our team we want to create an environment where you can move towards your career goals. We make sure that everyone who works with us has the resources they need to learn and develop their roles. We value mentoring and offer clear routes for career progression.

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