Commercial Analyst

At MKL we are proud to be one of the largest construction equipment distributors in the UK. We supply some of the world’s most exciting and ground-breaking products including Intelligent Machine Control (iMC) and Hybrid Excavators reducing our customers fuel usage.

We value our local community – with wanting to improve lives and minimising environmental impact being at the top of our lists.

We are continuously building a culture where enthusiastic and motivated people (just like you!) can construct a life-long career, within a reputable brand. Known for our quality and innovation, we are regularly searching for talented individuals to join our diverse, and friendly team.

Come and join us to make good products even better – we’d love to hear from you!

About the role

We are looking for an intellectually curious individual to join our Large Class Machinery team, based in our Redditch Head Office. Your primary focus will be coordinating tender submissions, ensuring all requirements are met and deadlines are hit. You'll work closely with the sales team, gathering and organizing crucial information for competitive bids. Your analytical skills will be put to the test as you dive into complex commercial and product data, identifying trends and opportunities to strengthen our tender strategies. A significant part of your role will involve creating clear, visually compelling presentations and reports that translate intricate data into actionable insights for both internal teams and clients.

Responsibilities:

• Write tailored bid responses, ensuring accuracy and adherence to client specifications.
• Manage communication between clients and internal stakeholders throughout the bid process.
• Proactively stay abreast of industry trends to enhance bid responses and raise company profile.
• Assist in the preparation of marketing materials, presentations, and client meetings.
• Collaborate closely with the Quarry Sales Manager to facilitate tenders from inception to submission.
• Understand and include customer-focused sales messages and share with bid authors.

Experience/qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant topic (e.g. Economics)
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong written skills and clear communication
• Experience coordinating bids and producing written responses based on client requests (desirable).

What we can offer you

• Competitive Salary
• Up to 27 days holiday linked to service, plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Death in service benefit