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Trainee Commercial Analyst and Estimator (Graduate Role)

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Are you a recent graduate looking to build a career in commercial analysis, pricing, costings with operational focus.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading manufacturing business as a Trainee Commercial Analyst & Estimator, where you'll develop highly valuable commercial, analytical, and financial skills while playing a key role in supporting business profitability and growth. The role offers hands-on experience in pricing, margin analysis, commercial reporting, and business decision-making.
Why this role is perfect for a graduate
As a Trainee Commercial Analyst & Estimator, you'll work closely with an experienced Commercial Manager and gain exposure to the financial and commercial processes that drive business success.
You'll learn how businesses price products, analyse profitability, win new contracts, and make commercially sound decisions. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and turning data into meaningful business insights.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll support the Commercial Manager and wider sales team by taking ownership of a variety of commercial and analytical activities, including:
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- Preparing customer quotations and pricing proposals
- Producing cost estimates for current customer base.
- Supporting major tenders and new business opportunities
- Being vigilant on data administration for price queries.
- Being a subject matter expert on pricing and the consequently the impacts to profitability.
- Being the voice of commercial with customer service.
- Analysing customer, product, and market profitability
- Identifying opportunities to improve margins and business performance
- Maintaining pricing databases and customer price files
- Producing daily, weekly, and monthly commercial reports
- Supporting customer reviews with commercial analysis and insights
- Monitoring invoice pricing accuracy and governance
- Working with sales teams to help secure new business
- Supporting wider business projects and operational initiatives
You'll quickly gain exposure to multiple departments and develop a broad commercial skillset.
What Makes You a Great Fit
This opportunity would suit graduates who have completed a degree in one of the following areas:
- Business Management
- Finance
- Accounting
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Data Analytics
- Business Analytics
- Accounting & Finance
- Any numerate degree with strong analytical content


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We're looking for someone who is:
- Analytical and naturally curious
- Confident working with numbers and data
- Commercially minded
- Highly organised and detail-focused
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel/Access and the Microsoft suite of applications.
- Able to communicate confidently with people at all levels
- Proactive and willing to take ownership of their work
- Eager to learn and develop within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Experience isn't essential. What matters most is your ability to think critically, solve problems, and learn quickly.
You'll also be joining a business that values teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, customer focus, and personal development, providing an excellent environment for ambitious graduates looking to accelerate their careers.
The Opportunity
If you're looking for a role where you'll use your degree, work with real business data, influence commercial decisions, and develop/train skills that are highly valued across finance and business functions, we'd love to hear from you.
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