Commercial Assistant

Company Description

Clarke Telecom is a leading wireless telecoms network infrastructure delivery company based in Manchester. They specialise in every aspect of network roll-out, from acquisition and planning to deployment and optimisation. With over 300 employees, Clarke Telecom is committed to providing continuous training and development to ensure they offer the best expertise in the industry. They operate to the highest standards and have received ISO 9001 Quality Standard and the International Safety Award from the British Safety Council.

Role Description

The purpose of this role is to provide support to the QS team in providing cost management to the business, to ensure value for money for both the customer and Clarke.

Responsibilities

Delivery/Contractual Management

• Requesting sub-contract orders via commercial admin team and via Clarkes project management tool.
• Valuing work conducted in the month, to ensure accurate turnover reporting and budget correction
• Monthly sales forecasting for you allotted projects.
• Advising on the Schedule of Rates and inclusions / exclusions within the Contract

Client Management

• Requesting client purchase order cover
• Keep up to date receipting schedules to allow timely submissions of claims to the client

Supplier Management

Negotiating rates with Key and new subcontractors

Systems

• Up-dating budget costs and sales in the internal costing system

People

• Consulting with both the Acquisition and Design department on a day-to-day basis to ensure accurate reporting.

Data

• Keeping key trackers and Company data base (Site Tracker) up to date with commercial information.

Finance/Budget

• Regular issue of the receipting schedule to client, and if applicable the chasing of, to maximise invoicing each month.
• Consulting with internal departments to close any blockers to claiming PMS's.
• Understand the Schedule of rates and the payment milestones on the contracts on which they are working.

Governance and compliance

Ensure all tasks are undertaken in accordance with the appropriate Customer and Clarke Telecom guidance

To undertake any other duties which fall within the job holder’s capabilities; aligned to normal duties that management may reasonably request. To continually seek improvements in the way your function operates within the business.

Some travel to other UK headquarters required. Late or weekend working may be required

Qualifications/Knowledge/Experience: GCSE B Grade English and Math's.

Essential: Must have a flair for numbers and a proficient level of excel spreadsheets

Desirable:

• Good IT skills, high level excel - v look-up

• Delivery focused and assertive

• Able to work in team environment and an effective team player

• Ability to manage complexity and changing targets

• Good negotiation skills

• Analytical

Salary - £23,000 - £26,000

In return, we offer excellent career prospects, a competitive salary and career development opportunities. You can expect to receive a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave + 8 statutory bank holidays
• Family Friendly Policies
• Car Salary Sacrifice
• Group Income Protection
• Women in Telecoms and Technology (WiTT)
• Life Assurance
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Westfield Health cash plan which includes: Dental & dental accident, therapy treatments, chiropody etc.
• Westfield Rewards
• Occupational Health
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Pension (salary Sacrifice)
• Gym Membership discounts
• Financial Wellbeing support