Commercial Manager

Williams Trade Supplies Ltd; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent supplier of plumbing and heating materials is seeking a Commercial Manager to drive profit growth and manage product categories. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a background in sales and marketing, and experience in the plumbing and heating sector. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and excellent benefits, including private medical insurance and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Discounted shopping platform & gym membership

Private medical insurance for the whole family

Employee Assistance Programme

Car leasing & cycle-to-work schemes

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Strong background in sales, pricing, and marketing.
• Experience in building product category strategies.
• Proven record of relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial performance of product categories.
• Create and implement strategies for growth.
• Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Job description

Position:Commercial Manager

Salary:£60,000 - £70,000 per annum DOE

Hours:40 /week MON-FRI (Flexible Working + x1 Day Remote /Week)

Location:Fareham, PO16 8XB

Are you interested in working for a company that's been listed for 5 years running on the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For?

Here atWilliams, the largest independent supplier ofplumbing and heatingmaterials in the country, we're looking for a proven Commercial Manager to join our Commercial team at our central support offices inFareham!

Are you a go-getter!? If youre a confident, bold and enterprising character that can share their commercial expertise and make their stamp on Williams then keep reading

As our Commercial Manager, your focus will be growing sustainable profit by managing the commercial performance of product categories and other commercial initiatives. Industry knowledge is preferred, and we are particularly interested in speaking with candidates with exposure working in a similar commercial position forplumbing and heatingmerchants, plumbing and heating wholesalers, or generalist builders merchants or wholesalers.

As Our Commercial Manager You'll Be

• Owning all aspects of your product category and proactively driving performance.
• Creating ambitious yet achievable strategies for product categories / suppliers and their implementation.
• Keeping informed on the performance of your category and the wider competitive landscape.
• Negotiating the best possible commercial terms with suppliers and monitoring their performance.
• Collaborating with multiple internal departments to drive GP influencing activities.
• Supporting our sales teams on topics regarding suppliers, products and pricing.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and key strategic partners.
• Identifying and acting on realised commercial opportunities.
• Utilising various pricing models and creating promotions.
• Line managing a Commercial Assistant.
  
  

To Achieve This, Youll Have

• A strong background in product, buying, sales, pricing, marketing, and supply chain.
• The ability to take considered and rounded analytical views that result in clear and strong decision making.
• Experience in creating and developing strategic plans that align with wider business goals.
• Experience in building and implementing successful product category strategies.
• A natural desire to unlock greater efficiencies and effectiveness from their team
• The ability to move between strategic viewpoints and tactical action with ease.
• The courage to challenge the status quo in your drive for greater effectiveness.
• A proven track record of building strong internal and external relationships.
• Creative flair when planning promotional activities.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Line management experience (preferred but not essential).
  
  

Some Of Our Excellent Benefits Include

• 33 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service.
• Training and development opportunities specific to you.
• Discounted shopping platform & gym membership.
• Private medical insurance for the whole family.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Car leasing & cycle-to-work schemes.
• Company discount on our products.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life Assurance.
  
  

So what are you waiting for!? Apply to be our NEW Commercial Manager - Today!

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