Commercial Assistant - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Brenntag Group; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemicals and ingredients distributor in Epping Forest is seeking a Commercial Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves providing administrative and commercial support, managing customer orders, and maintaining product files. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and IT literacy, particularly in Excel. Employee benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and 25 days holiday with options. Join a dynamic team focused on service excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Company pension scheme

25 days' holiday (with option to buy or sell)

Free parking

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to critical deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (written and verbal).
• IT literacy and data entry experience, with demonstrable Excel ability.
• Proactive, diligent, and highly organised approach.
• Experience in a customer-facing role; food industry experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and commercial support to managers.
• Manage customer demand and ensure smooth order processing.
• Process sales orders and confirm delivery dates with customers.
• Maintain accurate product and pricing files.
• Book haulage and track logistics costs.
• Support technical and NPD teams with sample orders.
• Monitor customer order activity and provide reports.
• Resolve administrative issues promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Tools

Excel

Job description

**Privacy Preference Center:**Commercial Assistant - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract page is loaded## Commercial Assistant - 12 Months Fixed Term Contractremote type: Onsitelocations: Essex,United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR107148# **Commercial Assistant****Location:** Waltham Abbey**Company Summary** Kluman & Balter, acquired by Brenntag in 2017, is one of the UK’s largest bakery ingredients suppliers and wholesalers. A1 Cake Mixes, part of the Kluman & Balter Group, specialises in sweet bakery mixes for B2B customers across retail, food manufacturing, and craft bakery channelsBrenntag UK & Ireland is part of the global Brenntag Group, the world’s leading distributor of chemicals and ingredients. Headquartered in Leeds, we operate across 21 strategic sites in the UK and Ireland, including three sea-fed facilities, and serve over 20,000 customer accounts with the support of a dedicated fleet of 100+ vehicles. As a market leader, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals, along with value-added services such as blending, filling, technical support, and regulatory expertise. Our work spans a wide range of industries including life sciences, environmental, and material sciences. Globally, Brenntag connects over 170,000 customers and suppliers through a network of more than 600 sites in 70 countries.**Key Responsibilities*** Provide administrative and commercial support to the Business Manager (A1 Cake Mixes) and National Account Manager (Kluman & Balter).* Manage customer demand and ensure smooth order processing, including liaising with blending partners, suppliers, and logistics providers.* Process direct sales orders and confirm delivery dates with customers.* Maintain accurate product and pricing files on internal systems.* Book third-party haulage and track logistics costs.* Support technical and NPD teams with sample orders and follow-ups.* Monitor customer order activity, chase outstanding orders, and provide month-end performance reports.* Ensure efficient management of administrative requirements and resolve issues promptly, including credit risks and quality concerns.**Candidate Requirements*** Strong attention to detail and ability to work to critical deadlines.* Excellent organisational and communication skills (written and verbal).* IT literacy and data entry experience, with demonstrable Excel ability.* Proactive, diligent, and highly organised approach.* Experience in a customer-facing role; food industry experience (preferably ambient ingredients) is desirable but not essential.**Employee Benefits*** Competitive salary and benefits package.* Company pension scheme.* 25 days’ holiday (with option to buy or sell).* Free parking.* Excellent training and development opportunities.**Equal Opportunities Statement** Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.## Brenntag TA TeamBrenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety.Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution.As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future.For more information, please visit