The Assistant Manager – Commercial will serve as the critical link between the technical testing department and commercial operations. This role involves managing the end-to-end lifecycle of testing inquiries—from quotation and material coordination to final invoicing—ensuring seamless internal communication and high-quality customer service.
Key Responsibilities
1. Commercial & Quotation Management
- - Customer Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries, ensuring timely and professional responses.
- ERP Administration: Generate and manage accurate quotations within the ERP system.
- Invoicing: Oversee the timely raising of testing invoices upon project completion and follow up on payment milestones.
2. Operational & Testing Oversight
- - Testing Coordination: Schedule tests in alignment with laboratory availability and client timelines.
- Material Management: Proactively arrange end fitting materials and coordinate all necessary supplies for T2 testing ends.
- Consumables Tracking: Monitor and coordinate the testing of consumables to ensure no delays in the testing cycle.
3. Internal Liaison & Documentation
- - Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Design, Stores, Projects, Production,
and Accounts departments to ensure resource availability and process flow.
- Records Management: Maintain meticulous documentation of test reports, commercial contracts, and compliance papers.
- Reporting: Prepare comprehensive MIS reports and PowerPoint presentations for management review.
Candidate Requirements
Education & Experience
- - Education: Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Experience: 5–7 years of experience in a sales back-office or commercial coordination role.
- Industry Background: Previous experience in a technical product/service company (e.g., Refrigeration, DG sets, or Heavy Engineering) is highly preferred.
Technical & Soft Skills
- - Proficiency in ERP software and MS Office (Advanced Excel and PowerPoint).
- Solid understanding of commercial terms, taxation, and technical specifications.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and customers.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- - Turnaround time (TAT) for inquiry replies and quotation generation.
- Inventory Accuracy of material coordination for T2 testing.
- Timeliness of invoice generation and MIS reporting.
- Efficiency of inter-departmental coordination.
📌 Assistant Manager – Commercial (Testing) (Chennai)
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📍 Chennai
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