Commercial Manager

CERTAIN ADVANTAGE; Castleford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the quarrying and recycling sector is seeking a Commercial Manager based in Castleford. This permanent role involves managing sales performance and developing customer relationships within a dynamic environment. The position offers a competitive salary alongside a bonus scheme and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to 25%

Company car or car allowance (£6,900)

Life insurance (2x salary)

Pension (5% employee / 6% employer)

Qualifications

• Proven aggregates industry experience.
• Strong sales/commercial background required.
• Confidence in client interactions and strong knowledge of construction market.

Responsibilities

• Managing commercial activity and achieving sales targets.
• Advising clients on product specifications.
• Leading a small team and supporting career development.

Skills

Sales

Commercial Management

Client Relations

Product Specification

Civil Engineering Knowledge

Job description

Commercial Manager (Aggregates)

Castleford

£44,000 – £55,000 DOE + Bonus up to 25% + Car Allowance + Pension + Career Progression

Certain Advantage is hiring for a Commercial Manager based near Castleford. This is a permanent, office-based role with some flexibility, reporting directly into the General Manager.

Are you experienced in aggregate sales, quarry operations, or similar? Do you know your way around civil engineering contractors, and have a solid understanding of construction material specs?

Are you ready to take ownership of commercial strategy, manage a small team, and drive sales across a well-established, high-performing site with genuine growth plans?

The Company:We’re working with a specialist business in the quarrying and recycling sector, operating as a standalone unit within a well-backed group. Turnover sits at around £10m, with plans to open a new site next year.

This is a fast-paced environment with a flat structure and a team that values accountability, collaboration, and long-term customer relationships.

The Role: This is a broad commercial role, managing sales performance, pricing, product strategy, and customer service across multiple quarrying and recycling sites. You'll work closely with contractors, housebuilders, and infrastructure clients on everything from enquiries to delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing commercial activity and delivering on sales targets
• Advising customers on product specifications and best use
• Travelling to see clients in Yorkshire
• Maintaining and growing existing accounts, while developing new business
• Coordinating internal teams across sales, production, and delivery
• Monitoring haulage and contractor performance
• Leading a small office-based team and supporting career development

The Individual:

• Proven aggregates industry experience
• Sales / Commercial background
• Strong understanding of the civil engineering and construction market
• Confidence working directly with clients

The Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to 25%
• Company car or car allowance (£6,900)
• Life insurance (2x salary)
• Pension (5% employee / 6% employer)
• Growing business with room to progress

Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.

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