Commercial Manager

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Commercial Manager / Operations Manager to enhance operational strength across various flow control products. This role involves overseeing daily operations, negotiating contracts, and implementing strategic processes to boost efficiency and productivity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, particularly within the defence or oil & gas sectors. With a focus on leadership and continuous improvement, this position offers an exciting opportunity to drive success in a global engineering manufacturer. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and operational excellence.

Benefits

Compressed 4 day working week

Bonus

10% Company Pension

25 days holiday including bank holidays

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in operations or sales management within engineering.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on efficiency and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver commercial strength for flow control products.
• Oversee daily operations and implement strategic processes.
• Align sales strategies with company goals.

Skills

Operational Strategy Implementation

Leadership

Sales Management

Negotiation

Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Commercial Manager / Operations Manager required to join a global, market leading engineering manufacturer.

The successful Commercial Manager / Operations Manager shall be responsible for delivering commercial / operational strength across the board for flow control related products such as valves, actuators, regulators, filters, hydraulics, pneumatics and related mechanical engineering products.

The Commercial Manager / Operations Manager should have a proven background in implementing operational strategy and continuous improvement to improve efficiency, quality and productivity. Any knowledge of the Defence industry would be highly beneficial.

Package

• £60,000 - £75,000
• Compressed 4 day working week
• Bonus
• 10% Company Pension
• Company benefits
• 25 days holiday including bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Deliver commercial / operational strength across the board for flow control related products such as valves, actuators, regulators, filters, hydraulics, pneumatics and related mechanical engineering products.
• Review, interpret, and negotiate sales and service contracts for all products and services within industries such as defence, hydrogen, industrial gas and similar industrial engineering markets.
• Oversee daily operations, implementing strategic processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and turnaround times.
• Align sales strategies with company goals and objectives in collaboration with the UK Managing Director.
• Liaise with various engineering departments.
• Must be commutable to the office daily near Slough.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience as an Operations Manager / Sales Manager / Commercial Manager / Engineering Manager / Sales Operations Manager / Operations Supervisor / General Manager or similar within an engineering environment, ideally within the defence market or oil & gas market.
• Proven background implementing operational strategy to improve efficiency, quality and productivity.
• Strong leadership abilities, with a demonstrated capability to inspire and drive a team.
• Ideally come from a mechanical engineering background with preference to those from a manufacturing environment. Any existing knowledge of the Defence industry would be beneficial.
• Must be commutable to the office near Slough or willing to relocate.