Quotations & Commercial Lead

At Streamline Corporate we’re a market leader in our field, providing branded merchandise, branded clothing and uniforms across multiple industries, to internationally recognised brands and employers to help engage their people and promote a sense of pride and belonging. We live by our mission to our clients by being "your partner for growth and transformation".  From creative brand launches to large employee gifting schemes, we’re all about making inspiring things happen. We don’t simply deliver the same old, we innovate and pave the way forward within our industry – whether that’s in constantly improving our service or with our ever-evolving collection of products.

This is brand new lead role which will be personally responsible for handling complex quotations, tender pricing, commercial analysis, and supplier negotiations. This is a hands-on position requiring an experienced professional who personally handles high-value quotations whilst triaging simpler quotes across a small team (no direct reports). Success will require using ERP data analysis to quote the right product at the right commercial terms.

Complex Quotations & Tenders

Personally handle all Tier 3 complex quotes and high-value opportunities

Lead tender pricing responses

Handle all urgent/time-sensitive quotes when needed

Commercial Analysis & Negotiation

Negotiate pricing and terms with key suppliers on high value quotes

Conduct win/loss analysis and track quote conversion rates

Identify margin improvement opportunities and cost reductions

Monitor competitor pricing and market positioning

Conduct commercial analysis to inform product/pricing decisions

Provide commercial insights to senior management

Quotations Coordination & Team Support

Coordinate work allocation and triage incoming quotes

Assign Tier 1/2 quotes to appropriate resources

Support and mentor team members with guidance and prioritisation

Review selected quotes for accuracy and commercial viability before issue

Track all quotes through the system to completion

Maintain quote tracking and reporting

Process Improvement & Systems

Improve quoting processes and efficiencies

Standardise quote templates and commercial documentation

Maintain ERP data accuracy for quotations

Develop best practice guides and training materials

Implement system improvements for quotation workflow

Analysis & Reporting

Track and report on quotation performance metrics

Analyse quote data to identify trends and opportunities

Provide insights on "right product/right time" decisions

Generate management reports on quote pipeline and conversion

Stakeholder Management

Build relationships with key account managers (sales team)

Attend client meetings for major opportunities

Gather feedback to improve quotation service

Key Requirements

Essential

Minimum 3+ years in quotations/commercial role

Proven ability to handle complex quotes and tenders

Strong commercial acumen

ERP/quotation system proficiency

Process improvement experience

Supplier negotiation experience

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Self-motivated and able to work autonomously

Comfortable coordinating others without formal management responsibility

Desirable

Experience with tender framework agreements

Team coordination experience

Reporting to our Global Sourcing & Supply Chain Director, you will be joining an established team of commercial executives with a strong focus on outstanding client satisfaction.

In return you'll earn a competitive salary, between £37,000 - £40,000 (Dependent on experience), 5% employer pension, and a company wide profit share bonus (estimated to be circa 6-7% of annual salary).  

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.