Essential Tasks for the Commercial Assistant - Prepare, review and distribute reports, correspondence and documentation related to the business operations. - Maintain and organize files and records, ensuring accessibility and compliance with company policies. - Assist with the updating of proposals and work plans for various projects. - Assist with communication between clients for consultancy services to include emails, telephone calls and any other correspondent methods as per company policy. - Participating in the follow-up on commercial activities with clients. - Create engaging digital content to showcase Peterson's sustainable commercial initiatives and achievements. - Assist with preparing proposals, contracts, and presentations for sustainability clients. - Ensure smooth communication and information flow between workgroups / business units. - Track and manage client communications and documentation. - Coordinate follow-up actions for the team. - Provide administrative support across various workgroups / departments. - Manage specific tasks such as data entry, documentation, coordinating events and scheduling to support departmental functions. - Address ad-hoc administrative needs, gaining exposure to different facets of the business. - Participating in training and cross-functional activities to enhance skills and business acumen. - Suggest improvements to administrative, content creating and sales processes for greater efficiency. - Stay informed about industry trends and sustainability practices. - Support with standardization of procedures, proposals and other commercial deliverables.
Non-essential tasks for the Commercial Assistant - Assist in the planning and organization of company events or meetings. - Providing logistic support for non-core events, such as team building activities or company wide celebrations. - Inputting data that is not time sensitive or critical to business operations, such as archiving old records or documents. - Occasionally cover the reception area at the Planation head office. - Assisting with light office organization tasks, such as restocking office supplies. - Helping other departments with non-administrative tasks, such as setting up meetings or distributing internal communication.