Commercial Officer

GKN Aerospace

  • Bristol Area
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.Job SummaryIt's great to know you're making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you'll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.Based at our Filton manufacturing plant you'll do just that. Reporting to the Commercial Account Manager the Commerical Officer will be a key stakeholder in supporting the commercial teams integrated into the Airbus civil aircraft programmes. You will responsible for maintaining a strong relationship with the customer and to provide administrative and reporting support to the Commerical Account Manager.This role may have some travel requirements traveling to other GKN sites and client business sites.How You'll ContributeThere are several key business functions you will be involved in:
  • Contract management
  • Relationship management
  • Order book, demend and sales management
  • Change management
  • Bid and proposal management.
What You'll BringEssential:
  • Proven experience in customer relationship management, contract management, and demand forecasting
  • Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to analyze and interpret financial data related to P&L and budgeting
  • Familiarity with commercial proposal writing and business modeling.
Desirable
  • Qualification in business studies or contract law would be preferable.
What We'll OfferOnce you're on board you'll get the following perks and benefits:
  • Competitive salary dependent on experience
  • Up to 15% company bonus
  • Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we'll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
  • Life Assurance 8 x salary
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday
  • Income protection
  • Shopping discounts
  • Cycle To Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
  • A collaborative, dynamic working environment.
As well as a competitive package we'll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We'll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That's the beauty of being part of a global business, once you're on board you never know where you career journey may take you!We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of WorkingEveryone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​
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