Graduate Commercial Executive

We are now looking for a driven, ambitious, and commercially minded Graduate Commercial Executive to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to build a career in sales, gain exposure to major projects, and play a key role in shaping how we engage with our customers. About the Role This is not just a support role, it's your launchpad into a commercial career. You'll be at the centre of our sales operation, working closely with the Head of Sales and wider team to drive performance, improve processes, and support the delivery of high-quality bids and customer experiences. If you enjoy the buzz of sales, are eager to learn, and want to develop a long-term career in a commercial or sales role, this is your opportunity to make an impact from day one.,

• Sales Team Support
Provide hands-on support to the external sales team, freeing them up to focus on winning business while you ensure everything behind the scenes runs seamlessly.
• CRM & Pipeline Management
Accurately manage and track opportunities within our CRM system, maintaining clean, reliable data to support reporting and commercial decision-making.
• Client Engagement
Act as a first point of contact for inbound enquiries, gathering key information, qualifying leads, and ensuring a smooth handover to the relevant sales team.
• Outbound Activity
Confidently engage with prospective clients through targeted outbound calls to generate opportunities and book appointments.
• Marketing & Campaign Support
Work closely with the Head of Sales and marketing teams to support campaigns, ensuring alignment between brand, messaging, and sales activity.
• Exhibitions & Events
Support pre- and post-event activity, including logistics and proactive follow-ups to maximise every opportunity generated.
• Sales Materials & Presentations
Create high-quality proposals, presentations and supporting materials using PowerPoint and other tools to enhance client engagement.
• Bid & Tender Coordination
Play a key role in coordinating tender submissions, collating information, supporting bid writing, and ensuring professional, timely submissions. You'll also develop skills in using AI technology and systems such as Salesforce to improve the efficiency and quality of bids.
• General Commercial Support
Assist with reporting, documentation, meeting coordination, and continuous improvement of how we work as a team.

It's not necessarily about experience, we're looking for attitude, energy, and potential.
• Work Ethic, Drive & Ambition
You're motivated, resilient and eager to build a successful career.
• Passion for Sales
You enjoy the buzz of sales, are target-driven, and have a clear interest in developing a future career in sales or business development.
• Proactive Mindset
You take initiative, spot opportunities, and aren't afraid to bring fresh ideas to the table.
• IT Savvy & Future-Focused
Comfortable with systems and quick to learn new tools, including CRM platforms (e.g. Salesforce) and AI technology to support tender submissions and sales processes.
• Strong Communication Skills
Confident, professional, and engaging, whether on the phone, in writing, or face-to-face.
• Highly Organised
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Team Player
Collaborative and able to build strong relationships across departments.
• Eagerness to Learn
Open to development, particularly in areas such as bid writing, sales strategy, and commercial operations.,
• Good verbal and written communication
• Attention to detail & organisational skills
• Able to work well in a team
• IT Literate
• Excellent work ethic with passion and drive
• An interest in Sales
  
  Wernick are specialists in the design and construction of temporary and permanent modular buildings, delivering sophisticated, sustainable offsite solutions that combine speed with architectural quality.
With a proud history dating back to 1934, the Wernick Group has grown to become Britain's largest independent manufacturer and hirer of portable and modular accommodation, and we're not slowing down., The Wernick® Group of Companies has a proud history stretching back to 1934, growing from a humble maker of poultry crates to become Britain's largest independent manufacturer and hirer of portable and modular accommodation. Why Build Your Career with Wernick Group? Rich Heritage, Progressive Future: As a family-owned and operated business since our inception, we blend traditional values with a forward-looking approach. This unique combination ensures a work environment that respects legacy while embracing the future. Diverse Opportunities: Our expansive operations, with 40 centres across 36 UK locations, offer a vast array of roles and career paths in the public and private sectors. From modular building solutions to off-grid power, your professional journey can be as dynamic and varied as our services. Commitment to Excellence: At Wernick, excellence isn't just a goal; it's our way of life. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding product quality and service, creating an environment where your work directly contributes to customer satisfaction and business success. Continuous Investment in People: We believe in nurturing talent from within. Through ongoing training and development opportunities, we invest in your future, ensuring that your career at Wernick is not just a job, but a journey of growth and learning. Simplicity and Efficiency: Our business model is streamlined to reduce bureaucracy, enabling you to work in an environment that values decisiveness and efficiency. This approach allows you to focus on what you do best, without unnecessary complications. Environmental and Social Responsibility: We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint and ensuring a safe, positive working environment. Working with us means being part of a team that cares for the planet and its people. Clear path to progression: We believe everyone should have a clear path on how they can progress. That's why we have developed the Wernick Way Forward, a personal development plan catered to each employee. With the Wernick Way Forward, we provide a roadmap that outlines clear and achievable steps for employees to follow in order to reach their career goals. Trainee programmes: Start your career with one of our trainee programmes. These are designed to help you develop and grow in our business and offer an advance career progression. The Trainee Yard Operative Programme offers individuals the opportunity to develop their skills and work as a Yard Operative at one of our Hire depots. Engage in hands-on experience as you become a member of our team. The Graduate Training Programme opens doors to explore every aspect of the company. Gain valuable insights, mentorship and the tools needed to excel as a leader within our company. Training and development: Feel confident in your role and enjoy what you do. We recognise the need to invest in training and development. By offering a range of training days/courses for our team we want to create an environment where you can move towards your career goals. We make sure that everyone who works with us has the resources they need to learn and develop their roles. We value mentoring and offer clear routes for career progression.Our benefits Your Future with the Wernick Group At Wernick, you're more than an employee; you're a vital part of a team that's building the future of construction. Join us in our journey of continuous innovation and commitment to quality, and let's be 'Altogether Stronger'.

At Wernick, you're more than an employee; you're a vital part of a team that's building the future of construction. Join us in our journey of continuous innovation and commitment to quality, and let's be 'Altogether Stronger'.
• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
• Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
• Christmas Shutdown
• Early finish Friday
• Group pension scheme
• Annual Salary review - takes place each January
• Long service awards
• Employee of the Month awards
• Customer service awards
• Life Assurance
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Employee assistance programme
• Training and progression opportunities
• Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 90 years)
• Open door policy
• Employee Referral scheme
• Benefits scheme (discounted retailers such as money off Apple, Virgin Atlantic Holidays, Currys, Argos, Tesco and restaurants including Harvester, Miller and Carter, Nandos and many more)
• Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
• Ideas portal (message the CEO) and awards for implemented suggestions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual paid volunteering day
• Healthcare cash plan - money back for everyday doctors and dentist appointments as well as many others