Commercial Manager

Arguile; Manchester; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Arguile Search is partnering with a leading global organisation to recruit a Commercial Manager. This role offers the chance to influence commercial strategy and negotiate complex agreements across a portfolio of high-value contracts.

You will work with senior stakeholders to manage commercial risk, support growth and negotiate favourable terms. Based in Leeds or Manchester with occasional UK travel, the position offers up to £75,000 plus a 10–15% annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Around 5+ years of experience in Commercial or Contract Management.
• Strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation experience.
• Understanding of commercial and contractual risk.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, ambitious approach and ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Providing commercial and contractual advice to senior stakeholders.
• Managing commercial and contractual risk throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Supporting commercial strategy across new and existing business opportunities.
• Negotiating favourable commercial terms while protecting the business.
• Influencing business decisions through sound commercial judgement.
• Building strong relationships across the business and with external customers.

Skills

Commercial contract drafting

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Communication

Autonomy

Education

Law degree (beneficial)

Job description

Arguile Search is partnering with a leading global organisation to recruit a Commercial Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional looking to join a collaborative team where they can influence business decisions, negotiate complex agreements and play a key role in commercial strategy.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll provide commercial guidance across a portfolio of high-value contracts, ensuring commercial risk is effectively managed while supporting business growth.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Providing commercial and contractual advice to senior stakeholders.
• Managing commercial and contractual risk throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Supporting commercial strategy across new and existing business opportunities.
• Negotiating favourable commercial terms while protecting the business.
• Influencing business decisions through sound commercial judgement.
• Building strong relationships across the business and with external customers.

About You

We’re keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Around 5+ years’ experience in Commercial or Contract Management.
• Strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation experience.
• A solid understanding of commercial and contractual risk.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, ambitious approach and the ability to work autonomously.
• Experience within Facilities Management, Outsourcing, IT Services, Software, Defence or Professional Services would be highly advantageous. A Law degree is beneficial but not essential.

What’s on Offer?

• Up to £75,000 salary
• 10-15% Annual Bonus
• Leeds or Manchester office
• Occasional UK travel
• Excellent career progression within a global organisation

If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, influence commercial outcomes and continue developing your career, we’d love to hear from you.