Graduate Commercial Analyst

Kite Packaging

Graduate Commercial Analyst

£33000

Kite Packaging, Shipcote, Gateshead

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: f6e8c4a2306b4f31bf5d7d1fbc401ff9

Full Job Description

  • Sourcing a wide range of packaging products from new and existing suppliers

  • Develop supplier relationships and negotiating rebate schemes

  • Manage the tender process, working alongside the external sales team

  • Closely interact with senior management to construct and deliver commercial documents

  • Quick and accurate turnaround on quotation requests

  • Monitor margin analysis reports with a view to increasing sales and/or profitability.

  • Entrepreneurial flair and ability to think outside the box

  • Desire to grow and contribute to a rapidly expanding operation

    Recent graduate with 2:1 in a relevant degree i.e. business management, economics etc.

  • Be highly motivated

  • Have excellent communication skills

  • Strong Microsoft Excel ability

  • Possess commercial awareness and entrepreneurial flair, Bachelor's (required)


  • Experience:
  • Microsoft Excel: 2 years (required)

    Kite Packaging have a brilliant opportunity for a Graduate Commercial Analyst to join their North East team. Kite Packaging was founded in 2001 with a unique vision and a philosophy of employee-ownership. We were a true greenfield start up and have grown quickly to be the 2nd largest packaging distributor in the UK. In the past year Kite has been awarded 'Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Midlands' and 'The Sunday Times Track 100 Fastest Profit Growth in the UK'.


  • Our growth has consistently been the best in our sector, and we are continually investing in our business and our greatest asset is our 'people'. Turnover in 2022 was £160m and our growth continues to accelerate.

    You will be joining an established, profitable, growing technology-backed business and will be part of a fantastic team based in North East.

    We seek a dynamic, commercially strong individual who can thrive in a pressurised and fast-moving environment. Perhaps at the start of their career, we are looking for a driven individual with a strong commercial instinct. Ideally the candidate will understand distribution, purchasing and supply chains.

  • Excellent competitive salary - 25-28k

  • Generous bonus scheme - OTE: 5k

  • Great work - life balance, 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday

  • 28 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays) rising to 33 after 5 years' service

  • After 6 months a range of benefits: life insurance, pension, and an optional healthcare scheme

  • The option to become a partner in the business after 6 months employment


  • Job Types: Full-time, Graduate

    Pay: £25,000.00-£33,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Company pension

  • On-site parking

  • Referral programme


  • Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday


  • Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus scheme