Commercial Assistant

Commercial Assistant Milton Keynes Up to £40,000 Permanent The Opportunity Are you a naturally curious individual with a sharp eye for detail and a desire to move beyond standard administration? This is a pivotal "right-hand" role supporting the Head of Commercial within a leading engineering and manufacturing business in the rail and transportation sector.As the business grows and the order book remains full, we need a commercially minded professional to bridge the gap between contractual obligations and operational delivery. This is a highly collaborative role where you will be an integral member of the team, scrutinising data, identifying risks, and ensuring work stays on track across sales, bids, and project teams. For the right candidate, this role offers a clear path toward autonomy and long-term career development in a stable industry.Commercial Assistant Responsibilities: Contract Analysis: Reviewing commercial documents and correspondence to identify risks or inconsistencies. Data and Reporting: Managing functional KPIs, profitability reviews, and revenue forecasting using Excel. Team Liaison: Connecting sales, bids, and project teams to ensure contractual requirements are delivered. Financial Support: Assisting with project billing and supporting marketing and sales strategies. Workflow Management: Managing commercial email traffic and tracking actions to maintain momentum. Ideal Commercial Assistant: The ideal candidate is "commercially curious" - you don''t ..... full job details .....