We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Commercial Coordinator to join our team. As a Commercial Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting our proposal development activities by managing administrative tasks and ensuring smooth operations. Your strong organisational skills and attention to detail will be crucial in maintaining accurate records, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to the success of our commercial operations.

The focus of the role will be to become the central point of contact for proposals across the business, the Commercial Coordinator receives all Request for Proposals (RfPs) and promptly circulates to key stakeholders, communicating key timelines, milestones and key considerations.

A key member of the Commercial Hub, the Commercial Coordinator upholds the hub principles, shares insights, best practice and ensures optimal cross functional commercial oversight.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the preparation and submission of commercial proposals
• Maintain and update the commercial/project management database with accurate and relevant information
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely completion of commercial tasks
• Monitor and track sales orders, ensuring adherence to timelines and customer requirements
• Liaise with customers and vendors to resolve any commercial-related issues
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Provide support in the development of commercial,  marketing and promotional activities
• Support the business with client feedback, market research and analysis to identify business opportunities
• Utilising and championing preferred business intelligence tools to deliver targeted desk based research

Requirements

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of CRM systems is a plus
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges
• Previous experience in proposal writing and coordination or responding to new client opportunities as part of pipeline management
• Previous experience with the healthcare or life sciences industry
• Previous experience within professional services consultancy or research environments
• Degree or equivalent experience in life sciences, health sciences, natural sciences, biomedical (other sectors will be considered should this align well with the job role above)
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrable ability to adapt communication style and approach to different stakeholders
• Highly organised with a logical analytical approach
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• A ‘learning’ culture focused on personal development and supported by study bursaries
• Workplace pension scheme
• Private health insurance with AXA Health
• Range of high street, supermarket, restaurant, gym membership, holiday and entertainment discounts via Sodexho
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Employees are given an additional day of leave for: their wedding and moving house
• Annual leave purchase scheme of up to 10 additional days’ leave per year

If you would like to request any reasonable adjustment, for any part of the recruitment process (including application), please let us know by emailing careers@heor.co.uk