Commercial Manager

FCC Environment; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in the UK is looking for a Commercial Manager. The role involves overseeing sales operations, developing business opportunities, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have significant sales experience in Quarrying or Recycling, along with strong leadership and IT skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary with responsibilities aimed at driving commercial success.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Equal opportunities employer

Qualifications

• Proven sales and managerial experience within Quarrying or Recycling.
• Strong knowledge of aggregates and civil engineering specifications.
• Experience with waste acceptance operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop all commercial elements of the business.
• Oversee accurate and efficient order processing.
• Maintain key accounts and customer relationships.

Skills

Sales experience in Quarrying

Leadership skills

Customer focus

Change management

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Commercial Manager

Salary – £44,000 - £55,000
Hours – 37.5 hours per week, 8.30am-5pm
Location – Darrington Quarries Limited, Leys Lane, Knottingley, WF11 0AH

As a Commercial Manager at FCC Environment, you will be responsible for managing and developing all commercial elements of the Darrington quarries business. This includes overseeing the sales office, developing new business opportunities, maintaining key accounts, and ensuring efficient order processing and customer service. You will play a critical role in delivering customer satisfaction while optimising pricing and product mix to ensure profitability.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working five days per week.

What will you be doing?

• Leading and developing the commercial operations of the quarrying business
• Managing, developing, and motivating a sales office team
• Overseeing accurate and efficient order processing from enquiry to invoicing
• Developing and growing new and existing business opportunities
• Maintaining key accounts and customer relationships
• Delivering pricing strategies and managing quotations and tenders
• Monitoring performance of haulage contractors and ensuring delivery efficiency
• Working closely with site and transport staff to match production with demand
• Ensuring all commercial activity aligns with company objectives and budget
• Monitoring and reporting on KPIs, and contributing to strategic planning

What are we looking for?

• Proven sales and managerial experience within Quarrying or Recycling
• Strong knowledge of aggregates, recycled products, and civil engineering specifications
• Experience in inert waste acceptance and recycling operations
• Confident in IT systems – Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• The ability to manage change, build high-performing teams, and drive commercial success
• Previous experience influencing internal and external stakeholders at a senior level
• Strong customer focus and commitment to continuous improvement

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. We minimise landfill waste by transforming it into valuable resources. With over 200 facilities and around 4,200 employees across the UK, we’re playing our part in tackling climate change, and we need passionate people like you to help us make a difference.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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