Aluminium Contracts & Growth Manager (MaaS)

tk accelis Supply Chain Solutions UK.; Cradley Heath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Company bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Learning & Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

tk accelis Supply Chain Solutions UK in Birmingham or Preston seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to drive growth of our aluminium product portfolio, including extruded aluminium, fabrication, and MaaS offerings. You will develop new opportunities, build long-term customer partnerships, and manage contracts from enquiry to delivery.

The role requires commercial focus, strong negotiation and account-management skills, and ability to work across departments to meet EBIT targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial, account management, contracts management, business development, or sales-focused role.
• Demonstrable track record of achieving sales, revenue, or profitability targets.
• Experience managing customer relationships and delivering high levels of customer service.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify opportunities for growth.
• Effective planning, organisation, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to manage contracts, quotations, and commercial agreements accurately.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, industrial, metals, or related commercial environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and driven to achieve results.
• Flexible, adaptable, and willing to learn new products, services, and market sectors.
• Able to perform effectively under pressure and manage competing business demands.

Responsibilities

• Drive the growth of extruded aluminium, fabrication, and MaaS offerings by identifying and converting new business opportunities.
• Develop and execute strategies to grow revenue, profitability, and market share across existing and target accounts.
• Build strong relationships with new and existing customers, understanding their requirements and developing tailored solutions.
• Identify opportunities in new markets, sectors, and customer segments to expand the business portfolio.
• Deliver against sales, revenue, and margin targets while supporting wider business growth objectives.
• Support budgeting and forecasting to achieve EBIT and tkVA targets.
• Generate business opportunities through customer visits, networking, and proactive outreach.
• Monitor account performance, identify opportunities for growth and profitability.
• Promote the full range of products/services and ensure alignment to customer needs.
• Prepare professional sales quotations, proposals, contracts, and tender responses.
• Develop strategic bids and commercial proposals for key opportunities.
• Manage customer contracts from enquiry through delivery, ensuring commitments and SLAs are met.
• Maintain customer stock agreements and contract reports using SAP and other systems.
• Process sales orders and maintain accurate customer, contract, and sales data.
• Track and report on sales activity, revenue, invoicing, and pipeline.
• Provide excellent customer service throughout the contract lifecycle, including after-sales support.
• Coordinate activities across internal departments, suppliers, and customers to meet deadlines.
• Work with Credit Control to support cash collection and manage customer credit limits.
• Ensure activities comply with policies and regulations.
• Undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with the role.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Tools

SAP

Job description

tk accelis Supply Chain Solutions UK in Birmingham or Preston seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to drive growth of our aluminium product portfolio, including extruded aluminium, fabrication, and MaaS offerings. You will develop new opportunities, build long-term customer partnerships, and manage contracts from enquiry to delivery.

The role requires commercial focus, strong negotiation and account-management skills, and ability to work across departments to meet EBIT targets.