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Commercial Assistant, Colchester, £26,000.00 - £27,000.00

Employment Type

Full Time

Application Start Date

11-12-2025

Application End Date

31-12-2025

Location

Colchester

State/County

Essex

Zip Code

CO4 5JS

Country

United Kingdom

Work Style

On-site

Industry

Electronics components and semiconductor MTG

Category

Sales

Position

New business development

Experience

Entry level

Description

We have an excellent opportunity in our Internal Sales Team for a Commercial Assistant, with an apprenticeship opportunity.

Purpose of the Role

The Commercial Assistant supports the delivery of commercial propositions to our customers, assisting how we leverage our eProcurement and Marketplaces connections and works to maintain a high standard for the added value services our customers use. This is a crucial role in supporting several commercial managers to deliver their priorities taking advantage of opportunities and providing our commercial teams with the support they need to delight our customers quickly and reliably.

Key Accountability

• Delivery of specific administrational duties to support the delivery of commercial growth. • Support the sales teams to deliver customer propositions quickly and accurately to win. • Ensure Rapids added value services are optimised, achieve a high retention and grow in breadth of use. • Maximise product availability and conversion on our eProcurement and marketplace channels. • Support customer requests for information and utilise our capabilities to secure new tender frameworks. • Work to find ways to automate and amplify commercial decisions.

Why Rapid?

At Rapid we're collaborators, innovators, and partners, with a purpose of helping you become better. As a leading distributor catering to bespoke needs in the Industrial and Education sectors across the UK, we take pride in our commitment to be the preferred choice for our customers, suppliers and our employees. Join a great place to enjoy growth

Collaborative Can Do Culture:

We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. You'll be part of a team that thrives on collective expertise and mutual support to achieve.

Opportunities for Growth:

We believe in investing in our employees' growth and development. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance to the next level, we provide ample opportunities for learning, competence development, and career advancement.

Customer-Centric Approach:

Our success is built on our commitment to exceed our customers' expectations. As a member of the Rapid family, you'll play a crucial role in delivering bespoke solutions that elicit customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Work-Life Balance:

We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. That's why we offer flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits packages to support our employees' overall well-being.

Our Values, our DNA:

At Rapid our values are lived, not laminated. You feel, hear and see them in action relentlessly. They shape our culture and make us a Great Place to Work.

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday (increasing by one day per full calendar year to a maximum of 29) + statutory public holidays
  • 5.5% Employer Pension Contribution
  • Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Rapid Rewards - Discounted shopping through Reward Gateway
  • Secure complimentary parking
  • Complimentary refreshment stations
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Electric Vehicle Lease Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Life Assurance
  • Buy / Sell Holiday
  • Training Courses
  • Staff Discount
  • 25 days holiday (increasing by one day per full calendar year to a maximum of 29) + statutory public holidays
  • 5.5% Employer Pension Contribution
  • Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Secure complimentary parking
  • Hybrid Working
  • Complimentary refreshment stations
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Tusker - Electric Vehicle Lease Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Life Assurance
  • Buy Holiday
  • Training Courses
  • Staff Discount 

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