Commercial Support Coordinator

About Environment & Safety

SOCOTEC’s Environment and Safety team provides expert environmental, health and safety consultancy and compliance services that help organisations manage risk, protect people and safeguard the environment. Our services include environmental monitoring and consultancy, water safety and hygiene solutions with Legionella risk assessments and water system management, fire safety consultancy and inspections, occupational hygiene assessments and workplace exposure monitoring, and specialist advisory support on regulatory and sustainability challenges. We use industry-leading tools and science-based approaches to deliver accurate data, practical guidance and innovative solutions that ensure compliance with UK legislation, minimise environmental impact and create healthier, safer workplaces for clients

What's in it for you?

Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family-friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Commercial Support Co-ordinator

Are you interested in commercial administration, sales support and business development? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Commercial Support Coordinator, playing a vital role in supporting SOCOTEC's continued success and growth.

As SOCOTEC grows, so do our teams. We're looking for a dedicated Commercial Support Coordinator to join our Environment and Safety division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

In this role, you'll provide commercial administrative support while working closely with the sales team to help generate new business opportunities for the asbestos division and the wider company. Initially, your focus will be on commercial administration, with the opportunity to develop your involvement in sales and business development support as the role evolves. You'll need the confidence to work independently, alongside the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team. A background in asbestos-related administration and experience supporting commercial activities, together with a strong understanding of KPI-driven performance, would be advantageous in this role.

Responsibilities

Completing PQQ’s, SVQ’s and other client information requests; Inputting and updating information within company database systems and bids library; Supporting business development managers (BDM’s) with client requirements; Producing quotations for approval by BDM’s; Following up on client quotations and prospective leads; Supporting the Bids and Commercial Manager with tender submissions; Providing cover during absence for the Bids and Commercial Manager; Qualifying leads from central sales function and sales database; Collating and cleansing client data; Keeping up to date records and electronic filing structure; Providing data and reports to assist the sales team; Co-ordinating key commercial and operational administration process; Supporting service delivery teams with report production and plan drawing

Requirements

IT literate with good understanding of Microsoft Office software and databases/CRM’s; Ability to work on own initiative; Ability to work under pressure; Focused on ‘follow-up’ and building relationships; Highly motivated, enthusiastic and an excellent communicator both written and verbal; Punctual, organised, and diligent.

Nice to have

Experience of construction, engineering, asbestos or other compliance services; Experience of client liaison; Experience in a sales, marketing, telesales or bids role