Junior Commercial Manager

Vision Personnel Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Fit-Out company in Essex is seeking a Junior Commercial Manager to assist with contract management, pricing, and financial analysis. The role requires strong numeracy and analytical skills, with a focus on building relationships and maximizing revenue. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in the construction industry along with a relevant degree or equivalent experience. This position offers a pathway to a Commercial Manager role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' continuous experience within the Construction Industry.
• Experience in a commercial, sales operations, project administration, or finance support role is desirable.
• Understanding of basic contract law or commercial principles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing commercial proposals, quotations, and tender submissions.
• Support the preparation and review of customer contracts.
• Monitor contract performance, profitability, and KPIs.
• Work closely with key customers to support ongoing commercial discussions.
• Assist in identifying commercial risks and ensuring compliance with company policies.

Skills

Strong numeracy and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to interpret commercial and contractual information

Good organisational skills and attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)

Ability to build strong working relationships across teams

Education

Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, Commercial Management, Economics

Job description

Vision Personnel are seeking a Junior Commercial Manager to join a growing Fit‑Out company based in Essex.

The Junior Commercial Manager supports the commercial function by assisting with contract management, pricing, customer relationships, financial analysis, and commercial governance. This role helps ensure the business maximises revenue, manages risk effectively, and delivers strong commercial outcomes across projects and client accounts.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Support & Administration

• Assist in preparing commercial proposals, quotations, and tender submissions.
• Support the preparation and review of customer contracts.
• Maintain accurate records of commercial documents, pricing models, and contract changes.

Financial & Data Analysis

• Monitor contract performance, profitability, and KPIs.
• Support financial modelling, forecasting, and pricing calculations.
• Analyse sales and revenue data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with key customers to support ongoing commercial discussions.
• Liaise with internal teams (Sales, Finance, Operations, Legal) to ensure alignment on commercial terms and obligations.
• Assist in resolving commercial queries from customers or internal stakeholders.

Risk & Compliance

• Assist in identifying commercial risks and ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Support contract governance processes and ensure documentation is kept up to date.
• Monitor contractual obligations and elevate potential issues early.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to interpret commercial and contractual information.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to build strong working relationships across teams.
• Minimum of 7 years' continuous experience within the Construction Industry.

Desirable

• Experience in a commercial, sales operations, project administration, or finance support role.
• Understanding of basic contract law or commercial principles.
• Experience with CRM or ERP systems.

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, Commercial Management, Economics, or a related field (preferred but not essential).

Career Development

This role provides a clear pathway to a Commercial Manager position. The role offers exposure to contract negotiation, pricing strategy, customer management, and commercial governance, with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as skills develop.