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At Rapid we're collaborators, innovators, and partners, with a purpose of helping you become better. As a leading distributor catering to bespoke needs in the Industrial and Education sectors across the UK, we take pride in our commitment to be the preferred choice for our customers, suppliers and our employees.
Why choose Rapid as your employer?
Collaborative can do culture
We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. You'll be part of a team that thrives on collective expertise and mutual support to achieve.
Opportunities for growth
We believe in investing in our employees' growth and development. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance to the next level, we provide ample opportunities for learning, competence development, and career advancement.
Customer-centric approach
Our success is built on our commitment to exceed our customers' expectations. As a member of the Rapid family, you'll play a crucial role in delivering bespoke solutions that elicit customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Work-life balance
We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. That's why we offer flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits packages to support our employees' overall well-being.
Bring energy to the team every day
Motivate and inspire others with a positive outlook
Build meaningful relationships with colleagues and contacts
Address problems in a positive way
Listen carefully, reflect and think broadly, with agility
Prioritise own workload and be proactive in the pursuit of goals
Accountable for own performance delivering business goals over personal gain
Always set expectations and dependencies and deliver to them
Contribute to the success of Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives
Diligent approach to the detail but not losing sight of the objectives
Maintain a work/life balance and not be easily distracted
Always punctual with a professional approach
Dependable due to reliability, flexibility and integrity
Exceed both customer and colleagues expectations
Proactively communicate internally to enhance the success of our common goals
Take pride in sharing your, or Rapid's success externally
A high degree of learning ability, drive and ambition to succeed
Confident and can articulate strengths and development areas
Listen well to constructive feedback from line manager and give feedback with good intent
Positive attitude towards shared goals and set challenging personal objectives
Constantly look for innovative working practices and processes
Embrace change willingly and actively participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives
Belief in the ability for new technology to improve our environment and wellbeing
Join us in becoming better
At Rapid, we're not just in the business of distribution; we're in the business of making a difference. Join us in our mission to be the preferred choice for our customers, suppliers, and employees, and together we all become better.
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Explore our current job opportunities and join the Rapid family.
We have an excellent opportunity in our Internal Sales Team for a Commercial Assistant, with an apprenticeship opportunity.
Purpose of the Role
The Commercial Assistant supports the delivery of commercial propositions to our customers, assisting how we leverage our eProcurement and Marketplaces connections and works to maintain a high standard for the added value services our customers use. This is a crucial role in supporting several commercial managers to deliver their priorities taking advantage of opportunities and providing our commercial teams with the support they need to delight our customers quickly and reliably.
Key Accountability
• Delivery of specific administrational duties to support the delivery of commercial growth. • Support the sales teams to deliver customer propositions quickly and accurately to win. • Ensure Rapids added value services are optimised, achieve a high retention and grow in breadth of use. • Maximise product availability and conversion on our eProcurement and marketplace channels. • Support customer requests for information and utilise our capabilities to secure new tender frameworks. • Work to find ways to automate and amplify commercial decisions.
Why Rapid?
At Rapid we're collaborators, innovators, and partners, with a purpose of helping you become better. As a leading distributor catering to bespoke needs in the Industrial and Education sectors across the UK, we take pride in our commitment to be the preferred choice for our customers, suppliers and our employees. Join a great place to enjoy growth
Collaborative Can Do Culture:
We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. You'll be part of a team that thrives on collective expertise and mutual support to achieve.
Opportunities for Growth:
We believe in investing in our employees' growth and development. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance to the next level, we provide ample opportunities for learning, competence development, and career advancement.
Customer-Centric Approach:
Our success is built on our commitment to exceed our customers' expectations. As a member of the Rapid family, you'll play a crucial role in delivering bespoke solutions that elicit customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Work-Life Balance:
We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. That's why we offer flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits packages to support our employees' overall well-being.
Our Values, our DNA:
At Rapid our values are lived, not laminated. You feel, hear and see them in action relentlessly. They shape our culture and make us a Great Place to Work.
Benefits
25 days holiday (increasing by one day per full calendar year to a maximum of 29) + statutory public holidays
5.5% Employer Pension Contribution
Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan
Rapid Rewards - Discounted shopping through Reward Gateway
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