Graduate Commercial Assistant

Job description

Job Description

Graduate Commercial Assistant£28,000 £30,000 per annum, depending on experience Permanent, Full-Time Corby, Northamptonshire Office BasedAn established manufacturing business is looking for a Graduate Commercial Assistant to join its commercial team.

This is an opportunity to put your business or technical studies into practice in a varied role covering customer service, sales support, quotations and order coordination.

Working closely with the Commercial Manager, you will support customers from their initial enquiry through to quotation, order processing and production. You will also assist with straightforward marketing activities, including email campaigns using existing templates, AI and online tools.

The position would suit a recent graduate or someone with up to three years relevant experience who wants to develop a career within a commercial manufacturing environment. Full product and technical training will be provided, including guidance on interpreting customer drawings and preparing quotations.

Key Responsibilities:

Responding to customer enquiries by telephone and emailGathering customer requirements and obtaining information needed to prepare quotationsPreparing and issuing accurate quotations, with support as you develop your knowledgeFollowing up quotations and maintaining records of customer activityProcessing sales orders and checking pricing, specifications and customer detailsProviding customers with information on orders, lead times and progressLiaising with production and operations teams to keep orders movingBuilding positive working relationships with customers and prospective clientsLearning to interpret customer drawings, including CAD drawings, and specificationsChecking orders against quotations and agreed customer requirementsMaintaining accurate customer, pricing and order informationAssisting with email campaigns and other marketing tasks using digital and AI toolsHelping resolve customer queries alongside relevant colleaguesSupporting the Commercial Manager with day-to-day sales administrationWhat Were Looking For: A degree in Business Management, Business Studies, Business with Marketing, Operations Management, Engineering Management or a related business or technical subjectAn understanding of relevant commercial principles gained through your studies, such as customer relationships, costing, marketing or business operationsConfident and professional communication skillsGood numerical skills and confidence working with prices, figures and spreadsheetsStrong organisation, accuracy and attention to detailA customer-focused approach and an interest in building lasting working relationshipsGood IT skills, including Microsoft Office, particularly ExcelThe ability to manage competing priorities and follow tasks through to completionA willingness to learn about manufacturing processes, technical information and the wider commercial functionRelevant Experience: An industrial placement, internship or subsequent role within manufacturing, engineering or another business-to-business environment would be particularly useful.

Experience involving customer contact, sales support, quotations, order processing or commercial administration would be an advantage. Relevant university projects and practical assignments will also be considered.

Familiarity with email marketing, AI tools, CRM or order-processing systems would be helpful. Previous experience interpreting CAD drawings is not essential.

The Opportunity: You will gain practical experience across the commercial function, with support from the Commercial Manager and colleagues throughout the business.

As your knowledge and confidence grow, there will be scope to take on greater responsibility across customer accounts, quotations, estimating and commercial coordination.

Apply with your CV, highlighting relevant degree modules, projects, placements or work experience.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Corby

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English