Commercial Manager

Horticulture Jobs, brought to you by HortWeek; South Shields; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 Days annual leave plus bank for UK

Excellent opportunities for promotion

Training and development

Pensions are available in line with UK

Discretionary Christmas Bonus Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (wellbe‌

Job summary

Fresh Horticultural Careers is seeking a Commercial Manager in the South England region. You will deliver sales targets, manage contracts and lead negotiations with clients, suppliers and partners to maximise profitability.

The role requires a full clean driving licence, proven landscaping sector experience, and the ability to drive revenue growth while maintaining strong health and safety standards. This is a permanent, full-time position onsite.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager role within the landscaping sector.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth and improve profitability.
• Experience managing contracts and complex agreements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sale strategies aligned with company goals.
• Lead contract negotiations with existing clients, suppliers, and partners.
• Manage pricing strategies, cost controls, ensuring margin optimisation.
• Identify and pursue new revenue streams and business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Driving licence

Health & Safety knowledge

Contract management experience

Revenue growth

Landscaping sector experience

Job description

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Commercial Manager

Employer

Fresh Horticultural Careers

Location

South of England

Salary

£45k - £55kpa doe

Hours

Full Time

Place Of Work

Onsite

Closing date

25 September 2026

Contract Type

Permanent

Function

Logistics, Maintenance, Project Management, Purchasing Jobs, Sales & Business Development

Sector

Groundskeeping & Maintenance

Seniority

Senior Manager

The Role

Our client have a fantastic opportunity for a professional, experienced, passionate and results-driven Commercial Manager to join their Commercial team working in the South England. This is a pivotal role in shaping the financial and contractual success of our organisation. They are looking for a candidate that shares their aims and ambitions, an individual with talent and commitment. The candidate will be responsible for delivering sales, managing project work; undertaking negotiations, and identifying new business opportunities from existing clients, including property managers, facilities managers and site managers. You will work closely with the Operations team to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sale strategies aligned with company goals
• Lead contract negotiations with existing clients, suppliers, and partners
• Manage pricing strategies, cost controls, ensuring margin optimisation
• Identify and pursue new revenue streams and business opportunities
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships

What you’ll need

• A full clean driving licence
• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager role within the landscaping sector
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety
• Demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth and improve profitability
• Experience managing contracts and complex agreements
• IOSH certificate preferred but not essential

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Excellent opportunities for promotion
• Training and development
• Pensions are available in line with prevailing legislation
• Discretionary Christmas Bonus Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing support programme)