Apprentice Commercial Manager
Key Responsibilites
Commercial Support
Assist with the preparation and management of commercial contracts and agreements.
Support negotiations with suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders.
Assist in the monitoring of contract performance and identify potential commercial risks.
Gain understanding and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company policies.
Financial Management
Assist in preparing budgets, cash flow forecasts, and cost reports.
Support financial analysis and reporting activities.
Monitor project costs and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
Help track revenue, expenditure, and profitability data.
Procurement and Supplier Management
Support procurement activities and supplier selection processes.
Maintain supplier records and performance data.
Assist in evaluating supplier performance against agreed KPIs.
Data Analysis and Reporting
Collect, analyse, and present commercial and operational data.
Support the production of reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Attend meetings and prepare notes, reports, and presentations.
Support communication between commercial, finance, operational, and project teams.
Learning and Development
Complete all academic requirements of the degree apprenticeship programme.
Apply learning from studies to workplace activities.
Participate in training, mentoring, and development opportunities
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above).
- A Levels, BTEC, or equivalent qualification meeting university entry requirements.
- Eligibility to undertake a degree apprenticeship programme.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Personal Attributes
- Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
- Commercially aware and customer-focused.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Problem-solving mindset.
- Professional and adaptable approach.