Commercial Officer

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Job Purpose:The Commercial Officer assists with the implementation of sales or commercial strategies and objectives, defines the organization's commercial policies and ensures the company adheres to the annual budget. Duties include market research to identify new business opportunities and client leads, coordinating with company leadership to conduct risk assessments and maintaining beneficial relationships with clients, suppliers and other business partners.Job Requirements:Proficient in Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel, Word and OutlookGrade 12 with more than 5 years working experience as a commercial officer or similarValid drivers licenseAbility to multitaskExcellent leadership qualitiesStrong analytical skillsTeam orientated, with strong relationship and interpersonal skillsExcellent communication skills both verbal and writtenExcellent eye for detailProblem solving skillsDisplay good organizational skills, implement management techniques to control allocated resourcesThe ability to work well under pressure, outside the box thinkingSound knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms Advantages:Relevant bachelor degree, B com or similar Previous working experience in a construction/renewable energy sectorCommercial management expertise or trainingExperience in Project ManagementCore Functions:GeneralAssist with managing the commercial function ensuring high quality commercial activities with maximum quality, service and profitability for the organizationEffective liaison, support and assistance between commercial department and rest of organizationStakeholder ManagementParticipate in auditsBusiness DevelopmentAssist with developing business growth strategies to help meet organizational goals and objectivesBuild and nurture client relationships in order to continue winning new contractsAttend networking events and build industry connections in order to facilitate business growthConduct market research to inform strategic business decisionsOversee branding and marketing endeavors to ensure all efforts are aligned with business goalsCommunicate and hold workshops with internal colleagues to understand the needs of departments and the organisation as a whole.Drive fresh initiatives for business systems.Use data modelling practices to analyse your findings and create suggestions for strategic and operational improvements/ changes, with commercial benefits.Identify the processes changes required to introduce your recommendations, alongside clear identification of risks.Solid reporting skills to allow clear and concise reporting, often to senior management and above, of findings and recommendations. Tender ManagementManaging Tender Invitations on various online and offline portals and company internal systemsPopulate customer provided tender documents and Tenders submission cover lettersCalculations for customer provided tender documentsPopulation and submission to online platforms of various customer document