Commercial Manager

Comton Group; Leominster; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal manufacturing business based in Herefordshire is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to spearhead business growth across the UK. This high-impact role involves cultivating relationships, identifying new opportunities, and managing key accounts across multiple sectors. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and strong skills in communication and organisation.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private medical coverage

Company pension scheme

Professional report and presentation preparation opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience within the metals or manufacturing sector.
• Background in a melting, processing, or manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• A self-motivated individual able to operate with independence and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Cultivating strong, long-term relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities across multiple sectors.
• Leading strategic sales initiatives and aligning commercial efforts across multiple sites.
• Managing commercial negotiations and providing high-level sales support.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisation skills

Relationship-building skills

Time-management abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Commercial Manager

Metal Manufacturing | Herefordshire

£70,000 + Car Allowance + Private Medical + Company Pension

A leading metal manufacturing business based in Herefordshire is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to spearhead business growth across the UK. This is a high-impact role for a commercially minded leader who thrives on building strategic relationships, opening new markets, and elevating customer partnerships in technically demanding sectors.

You’ll serve as a key ambassador for the company's advanced metal products, driving expansion across aerospace, defence, medical, oil and gas, marine, and other high‑performance industries. Expect regular travel, close collaboration with internal teams, and the opportunity to shape commercial strategy for a respected manufacturer.

What you’ll be doing

• Cultivating strong, long‑term relationships with existing and prospective customers
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities across multiple sectors
• Leading strategic sales initiatives and aligning commercial efforts across multiple sites
• Demonstrating strong knowledge of the company's portfolio of metal alloy products
• Managing commercial negotiations and providing high‑level sales support
• Overseeing key accounts throughout the UK and Europe, ensuring customer satisfaction and contract compliance
• Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and emerging growth opportunities
• Working closely with operations, technical teams, and product management to deliver outstanding customer service
• Supporting regional processes including logistics, credit control, and performance tracking
• Reporting and explaining deviations from sales plans and performance targets

Additional Responsibilities

• Negotiating and closing complex deals and long‑term agreements
• Drafting and interpreting commercial, scientific, and financial contracts
• Presenting product capabilities and supply‑chain solutions to customers
• Travelling extensively across the region
• Preparing professional reports and presentations using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Experience within the metals or manufacturing sector
• Background in a melting, processing, or manufacturing environment is highly desirable
• Strong communication, organisation, and relationship‑building skills
• A self‑motivated individual able to operate with independence and integrity
• Excellent prioritisation and time‑management abilities

What’s on offer

• £70,000 salary
• Car allowance
• Private medical coverage
• Company pension scheme
• The chance to shape commercial strategy for a respected Herefordshire manufacturer