Executive Driver & Commercial Support Representative

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Name of role holder: Executive Driver & Commercial Support Representative</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Report to: Chief Commercial Officer</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Department: Sales</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Division: Trade Sales</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Based: Lordswood and Capstone</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: £35k-£40k +++</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Purpose of role:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">To provide professional, safe, and reliable transportation for the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), ensuring efficient travel throughout the UK while maintaining the highest standards of discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">When not engaged in driving duties, the role will support the Senior Commercial Team in the coordination and delivery of key sales activities. Responsibilities will include customer relationship management (CRM) administration, sales reporting, customer contact planning, account analysis, territory planning, meeting preparation, and supporting commercial projects. The role will also provide assistance during customer visits and meetings, gaining exposure to key account management and business development activities. </p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This position is designed as a development opportunity for an individual with some sales, customer service, account management, or business development experience who wishes to build a long-term career in commercial sales. Through structured development, customer exposure, and mentoring from the Commercial Leadership Team, the successful candidate will be expected to progress towards an Area Sales Manager position as their experience and capability develop.Executive Driver Duties</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Provide safe, professional and punctual transportation for the Chief Commercial Officer throughout the UK.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Plan routes efficiently, considering traffic, weather and scheduling</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements.</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Maintain flexibility to support early morning starts, late finishes and occasional overnight stays.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ensure the executive vehicle is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, roadworthiness and presentation.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Conduct routine vehicle inspections and coordinate servicing, MOTs and repairs.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Manage travel itineraries and support the coordination of appointments and meetings where required.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Assist with transportation of documents, materials and equipment needed for business meetings.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Represent the company professionally when interacting with customers, suppliers and stakeholders.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Commercial & Sales Duties</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Support the Senior Sales Team with CRM data management, customer records, opportunity tracking, and pipeline reporting.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Assist in the preparation of sales forecasts, territory plans, customer reviews, and business reports.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Coordinate customer appointments, visits, and follow-up activities.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Prepare meeting packs, presentations, and commercial documentation.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Support key account management activities and maintain regular contact with customers.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Conduct market and competitor research to identify commercial opportunities.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Assist with lead generation and prospect identification activities.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Attend customer visits and meetings alongside senior sales colleagues to gain commercial experience.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Maintain accurate records within company CRM systems.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Support sales campaigns, product launches, and commercial initiatives.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Confidentiality & Professional Conduct</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Maintain absolute discretion regarding all business information, discussions, customer data and commercially sensitive matters.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Handle confidential documents and information securely at all times.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Demonstrate professional judgement and integrity when exposed to strategic, financial and organisational information.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Act as a trusted representative of the Chief Commercial Officer and the wider business.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Knowledge, Skills & Experience</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Essential</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Support the Senior Sales Team with CRM data management, customer records, opportunity tracking, and pipeline reporting.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Assist in the preparation of sales forecasts, territory plans, customer reviews, and business reports.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Coordinate customer appointments, visits, and follow-up activities.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Prepare meeting packs, presentations, and commercial documentation.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Support key account management activities and maintain regular contact with customers.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Conduct market and competitor research to identify commercial opportunities.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Assist with lead generation and prospect identification activities.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Attend customer visits and meetings alongside senior sales colleagues to gain commercial experience.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Maintain accurate records within company CRM systems.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Support sales campaigns, product launches, and commercial initiatives. </p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Personal Attributes</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience using CRM systems.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience within construction, manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or distribution sectors.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Knowledge of sales processes and customer account management.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience supporting senior managers or directors.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure</p>