Commercial Leasing Manager

RecruitME; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working setup

Competitive salary and benefits

Real career progression

Job summary

Join a leading company in the UK rail industry as a Commercial Manager overseeing the innovative Class 93 tri-mode locomotive. This high-impact role involves driving business development and enhancing the leasing strategy for cutting-edge rail solutions. With a focus on managing operations and securing new partnerships, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of sustainable rail freight while enjoying competitive salary, benefits, and career progression in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in rail leasing, rail commercial management, or aerospace leasing.
• Proven track record in securing new business and managing leasing contracts.
• Strong knowledge of UK rail freight, rolling stock leasing, and tendering processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the leasing strategy for Class 93 locomotives.
• Lead end-to-end rail leasing operations, including enquiries, tenders, and contract negotiations.
• Monitor the market for trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

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Commercial Manager – Rail Leasing | Tri-Mode Locomotives

Are you an experienced commercial leader in the rail leasing, rail freight, or rolling stock industry? Do you want to own a role that puts you at the forefront of leasing the most advanced locomotive in the UK?

We’re exclusively partnered with a trailblazer in the UK rail industry – a company redefining the future of locomotive leasing, rolling stock hire, and charter train operations.

With the launch of the cutting-edge Class 93 tri-mode locomotive, this is your chance to play a pivotal role in an industry-first project.

About the Role – Commercial Manager (Rail Industry)

As Commercial Manager, you will take full ownership of leasing and commercial operations for the company’s flagship product – the Class 93, the UK’s first and most advanced tri-mode locomotive, offering diesel, electric, and battery power modes.

This is your opportunity to drive business development, expand market share, and shape the commercial strategy for the nation’s most sustainable and efficient freight locomotive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the leasing strategy for Class 93 locomotives
• Lead end-to-end rail leasing operations – including enquiries, tenders, and contract negotiations
• Identify new business opportunities in rail freight, train operating companies, and rolling stock markets
• Build strong partnerships with clients, leasing customers, and industry stakeholders
• Represent the business at rail industry events, conferences, and trade shows
• Monitor the market for trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities

What You’ll Need:

• 5+ years’ experience in rail leasing, rail commercial management, or aerospace leasing
• Proven track record in securing new business and managing leasing contracts
• Strong knowledge of UK rail freight, rolling stock leasing, and tendering processes
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills

Why Join This Company?

• Take ownership of a brand-new, high-impact role
• Be the commercial lead for the UK's most innovative tri-mode locomotive
• Join a dynamic company with a strong growth trajectory
• Work flexibly in a hybrid setup (Derby HQ + home working)
• Competitive salary + benefits + real career progression

Ready to take the lead in UK rail innovation?

This is your chance to own a Commercial Manager role with autonomy, responsibility, and a direct link to a locomotive that’s changing the game in rail freight.

Apply now – or contact us today to learn more about this exclusive opportunity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Truck Transportation and Rail Transportation

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