Commercial Manager

Breedon Group; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Company Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Company car or Car Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Breedon Group plc is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the Sales team at the Huntingdon Concrete Plant. You will drive commercial strategy, secure major opportunities and build strong client relationships across the region.

The role requires a degree or substantial senior commercial experience in construction. You will manage budgets, report performance, and collaborate with quarries to ensure timely delivery of materials, while promoting Breedon’s brand and growth ambitions.

Qualifications

• Requires degree or equivalent senior commercial experience.
• Experience in construction or materials sector is preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a Sales team across a geographic area to maximise revenue and margin.
• Develop and implement commercial strategy, processes, and procedures for winning work.
• Maintain relationships with key customers and understand their objectives.
• Provide clients with prices and technical information and handle enquiries.
• Forecast sales and report on weekly/monthly performance and budgets.
• Collaborate with quarries to ensure material availability and timely delivery.
• Drive KPI reviews with the Sales team and support regional growth initiatives.

Skills

Commercial experience

Construction environment

Customer relationships

MS Office

CRM software

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Tools

CRM software

MS Office suite

Job description

Commercial Manager

Application Deadline: 23 October 2026

Department: Sales

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Huntingdon Concrete Plant

Description

Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact.

Key Responsibilities

The Commercial Manager is responsible for leading, managing and directing a Sales team within a specific geographic area to achieve excellent customer service performance as well as generating sales for each of the plants, building customer relationships and generating strategies to increase opportunities and profitability.

• Lead and implement the Commercial strategy including processes and procedures in the pursuit of winning work and achieving required Sales revenue/margin, budgets and targets
• Provide superior customer service and deliver a continual improvement in business growth in accordance with strategic objectives
• Establish and maintain relationships with key business customers at the appropriate level, to understand their objectives and ensure they are delivered
• Secure key targeted major opportunities and position the business as market choice
• Provide clients with material prices and technical information and manage enquiries
• Liaise with quarries to ensure material to suit customer needs are available at the correct times and provide effective communication to customers
• Compile reports with regards to weekly/monthly sales revenue; forecasting sales, recommendations on cost-effectiveness and annual budget
• Maintain a high degree of market and competitor awareness raising the profile and brand of the Breedon Group
• Develop a highly professional sales team through a strong performance management culture
• Motivate team to maximise commercial performance and foster good working relationships between departments
• Support the General Manager to establish and monitor KPIs and review those KPI's with the Sales team

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject and/or have extensive relevant experience operating at a senior level within a commercial role
• Experience of the construction environment
• Commercially focused and ability to respond appropriately on your own to improve outcomes and process's and assumes responsibility for your own performance
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work in a dynamic work environment
• Highly effective communicator and facilitator, able to collaborate across teams and levels
• Ability to develop strong and lasting customer relationships & value-added solutions
• Exceptional customer service skills with a strong work ethic
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint) Word and experience with CRM software
• Attention to detail and a right first time attitude

Job Benefits

• Contributory Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
• Annual Company Bonus Scheme
• Company car or Car Allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Holiday Purchase Scheme, up to 5 days per holiday year
• Volunteer Scheme
• Share Saver Scheme
• Company Life Assurance Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform
• Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways

Diversity Statement

At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Join Us

If you're looking for a role that challenges you, offers progression, and contributes to building better futures, we'd love to hear from you. This position is an opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and dynamic environment at Breedon Group.