Commercial Officer
A renowned Aerospace / Defense organsiation based in Uxbridge requires a Commercial Officer. The purpose of the role is to deliver effective commercial account management of allocated customer accounts and those of direct reports, with a particular focus on : bid and proposal preparation in accordance with Company procedures, both competitive and sole source;contract management administration debt management.customer relationship management Responsibilities - Commercial Officer Customer relationships - to build and maintain professional and mutually beneficial customer relationships, the focal point for customer queries (generally customer’s procurement team).Bid negotiation and preparation - preparation of routine bids including spares and support equipment using SAP data, proposals and / or quotations; contributory role in preparation of major bids, proposals and/or quotations for review and approval. Form part of cross functional project team in proposal / tender situation.SAP - preparation of accurate SAP data entry instructions.Efficient management of contract administration including invoice management, customer reports etc. New business / business development - to possess a detailed understanding of customer needs in order to support the identification of business opportunities.Debt management - monitor debt status and follow through as appropriate. Negotiation of contract, changes and associated terms with allocated customer accounts up to specified authority levels and in accordance with the approved bid terms.Contract management - ensure any new and / or updated customer requirements are known and understood by relevant Department managers in a timely fashion. Represent the Department and / or Company internally and externally as required both in UK and elsewhere. Skills & experience - Commercial Officer Experience in Aerospace / Defence or similar sector.Strong numerical data manipulation skillsGood presentation & communication skillsSound customer liaison/relationship expertiseProven relationship building/development experienceDisplay attention to detail and resilience This is an excellent opportunity to fast-track your Commercial Officer career with an organisation that promotes further career development and multiple promotion opportunities. For further information please do apply with your CV details.
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