GMSL is the market-leading provider of 24/7 energy portfolio management services and software in Europe and plays a vital role in the energy business. We have unparalleled expertise in the industry, built up over 25 years of operating in energy markets throughout Europe.
Our software is used by some of the largest energy companies in the world and is developed using our unique operations experience, giving us clear insight into our customers’ needs. For more background on GMSL see https://www.gmsl.co.uk.
Commercial Analyst
In this newly created Commercial Analyst role, reporting to the COO and working closely with the Commercial Managers, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing contract, pricing and client management support in addition to researching the market, responding to new and existing client enquiries, updating sales materials and undertaking competitor analysis.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative and professional environment with a well-established market leader.
The responsibilities of the role include:
Contract Management and Pricing
- Supporting the Commercial Managers with client support and contract management, including revisions and renewals.
- Tracking commercial data and providing proactive commercial insights, analysis and recommendations.
- Conducting pricing analysis and reviews and making recommendations.
- Completing ad-hoc projects in support of the delivery of the GMSL commercial strategy.
Market Analysis and Insights
- Conducting market research, competitor and trend analysis and collating and sharing findings and recommendations.
- Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of GMSL’s service offering and the commercial and regulatory models in UK & Europe (e.g. Network Codes and applicable rules).
Client Communications
- Managing inbound client enquiries and providing first line response and lead qualification.
- Coordinating client meetings, contributing to presentations, presenting and capturing client information and commercial requirements.
- Coordinating the development of sales documentation, brochures and materials.
- Coordinating corporate events and exhibition attendance (UK and Europe) and supporting the Commercial Managers in identifying key commercial opportunities by following up leads generated.
- Maintaining the website and LinkedIn page and ensuring all commercial-related information is made available, up to date and relevant to client needs.
Essential skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications:
- A degree in a Business or Maths related field, or equivalent relevant professional qualification.
- Practical and proven experience working within a Commercial Analyst, or similar role in the private sector.
- Numerate and experienced with data analysis and manipulation.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.
- Experience in the software or energy industries is advantageous, but not essential.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key behavioural competencies:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate concisely and with clarity both in person and virtually.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with the ability to take responsibility for tasks, prioritise and manage them to successful completion.
- Able to work in a team and liaise across business functions, at all levels of seniority.
- Proactive attitude and able to engage professionally with clients.
- Reliable, with an understanding of confidentiality requirements.
- Able to act as a professional representative of GMSL at all times.
Hours and location
The Commercial Analyst role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday) with a minimum of 4 days worked in the office due to the responsibilities of the role.
Our Cambridge office is centrally located in the Hills Road, CB2 area, within walking distance of Cambridge train station and the city centre; we have bike and car parking available.
Salary and benefits
The package for this role will be in the region of £40,000 to £50,000pa, depending on experience.
In addition, GMSL company benefits include:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Annual discretionary bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Private health care cover with Vitality
- Employee Assistance Programme with Care First
- Cycle to work scheme
- Regular fruit deliveries from Cambridge Fruit Company, office tea and coffee facilities
- Corporate membership at Cambridge University Botanical Gardens
How to apply
To apply for this role please email your CV and covering letter to recruit@gmsl.co.uk with the reference ‘Commercial Analyst’.
Applications for this role will be considered on a rolling basis.
GMSL have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK, proof of right to work in the UK will be requested prior to employment.
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