Commercial Manager

Page Personnel; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Commercial Manager based in Portsmouth. This role involves strategic management within the defence sector, leading negotiations, and forming commercial strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience in senior commercial roles within the military or defence sector, alongside strong negotiation and relationship-building skills. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Pension

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private healthcare

Annual performance incentive

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior commercial roles within the military or defence sector.
• Solid understanding of contract law and the ability to negotiate terms effectively.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Play a pivotal role in creating commercial models for campaigns.
• Lead complex negotiations and secure approvals.
• Build relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Senior commercial roles experience

Understanding of contract law

Strong grasp of commercial principles

Negotiation skills

Collaborative mindset

Job description

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• Work on cutting-edge defence programmes nationally and internationally
• Access unmatched opportunities for progression and career development

About Our Client

You'll be joining a trusted, close-knit team of commercial professionals whose expertise shapes some of the most advanced defence products in the world. This is a place where your work directly contributes to national security, and where complex challenges are met with innovation, teamwork, and strategic thinking. With global reach, robust resources, and a reputation for excellence, you'll have the platform to achieve meaningful impact and exceptional career growth.

Job Description

The Commercial Manager will be:-

• Playing a pivotal role within the Future Products team, operating at both strategic and tactical levels to create fit-for-purpose commercial models and guidance across a diverse portfolio of campaigns and programmes.
• Leading complex negotiations, crafting competitive pricing and business-winning strategies, and securing approvals up to senior board level.
• Providing hands-on leadership in resolving challenging commercial and contractual matters, ensuring risks and opportunities are balanced effectively.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams, external customers, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Helping shape and develop the wider Commercial function across both the maritime and land defence business areas, contributing to long-term growth and capability.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Commercial Manager will have a:-

• Proven track record in senior commercial roles within the military or defence sector.
• Strong grasp of commercial principles, techniques, and practices, and how they underpin organisational success.
• Solid understanding of contract law, defence conditions, and the ability to negotiate terms effectively.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, collaborative environment, engaging with diverse teams.

What's on Offer

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a pension, employee share plans, flexible health and lifestyle benefits, a green car scheme, private healthcare, retail discounts, and an annual performance incentive.