Commercial Manager: Grow Revenue & Strategic Partnerships

Rapid Recruit; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Blackburn is seeking a Commercial Manager to drive profitable growth by managing customer relationships and developing commercial strategies. This role includes overseeing contracts and pricing, and coordinating with production, finance, and supply chain to ensure commercial success. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial management within the manufacturing sector, strong negotiation skills, and a relevant degree. Competitive salary range is £38k to £42k.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial, sales, or business management role within manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in pricing, costings, and contract negotiation.
• Ability to interpret technical information and work alongside production teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and distributors.
• Manage pricing structures, quotations, tenders, and contract renewals.
• Track commercial KPIs including revenue, margin, and forecast accuracy.
• Manage and develop a small commercial and sales administration team.

Skills

Commercial strategy development

Customer relationship management

Negotiation skills

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Business, Engineering, Finance or related discipline

Job description

A manufacturing company in Blackburn is seeking a Commercial Manager to drive profitable growth by managing customer relationships and developing commercial strategies. This role includes overseeing contracts and pricing, and coordinating with production, finance, and supply chain to ensure commercial success. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial management within the manufacturing sector, strong negotiation skills, and a relevant degree. Competitive salary range is £38k to £42k.