Commercial Manager (Readymix)

Tarmac Trading Ltd; Otley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions provider is seeking a Commercial Manager (Readymix) in the North of England. The role involves driving profitability, leading sales strategies, and developing high-performing teams. Candidates should be commercially astute with a proven track record in sales and strategic leadership. The position offers industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a focus on inclusion. Apply now to help shape the future of construction solutions.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to discounts on retailers

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability delivering commercial strategies and achieving sales/margin targets.
• Experience in coaching and developing sales teams.
• Strong background in pricing, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the regional concrete commercial strategy.
• Drive profitability across concrete and upstream sales.
• Coach and develop internal and external sales teams.
• Build strong customer relationships focusing on key accounts.
• Champion innovation and enhance commercial performance.
• Own forecasting processes and ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

Commercially astute

Influential leader

Customer-centric

Innovative and adaptable

Revenue driven

Education

Business/Commercial/Technical degree preferred

Job description

Commercial Manager - Readymix North

Location: North of England

Accessible from: Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Wigan, Stockport, Warrington, and across the Northwest and Yorkshire but if you're willing to travel and stay away then you could live anywhere in the North of England!

Ready to lead, inspire, and deliver results?

At Tarmac, we believe who you are matters. If you're passionate about driving commercial success, influencing teams, and shaping strategy, this could be your next big opportunity.

We're looking for a dynamic Commercial Manager to join our Readymix team in the North of England. This is your chance to make a real impact in a business that values collaboration, innovation, and ambition.

What you'll be doing:

Reporting to General Manager (Readymix - North) the Commercial Manager (Readymix) will be pivotal in shaping our commercial success taking ownership of our concrete commercial strategy, driving profitability across concrete and upstream sales, including value‑added products and major projects.

You will:

• Lead and deliver the regional concrete commercial strategy, aligned with national objectives
• Drive profitability across concrete and upstream sales, including value‑added products and major projects
• Coach and develop internal and external sales teams, building capability and succession ensuring market responsiveness and exceptional customer service.
• Drive performance by achieving and exceeding price and volume targets through disciplined pricing and market responsiveness
• Build strong customer relationships, focusing on key accounts and exceptional service.
• Champion innovation, embedding digital tools like CEVO to enhance commercial performance
• Collaborate with senior leaders to embed strategies across the business.
• Own forecasting processes and ensure accurate reporting.

What we're looking for:

The successful candidate for the role of Commercial Manager (Readymix) will be an experienced strategic leader who thrives on delivering results and inspiring teams.

• Commercially astute with a results‑driven mindset and proven ability delivering commercial strategies and achieving sales/margin targets
• Influential leader who inspires high performance and effectively develops sales teams
• Customer‑centric delivering exceptional service and building long‑term relationships
• Innovative and adaptable - embracing digital tools and new ideas
• Revenue driven with a strong background in pricing, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Leadership qualification or equivalent experience - Business/Commercial/Technical degree preferred

Ready to make your mark?

Apply today and help us build a stronger, smarter future.

Why Tarmac?

• A dynamic, inclusive environment where your ideas matter
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Be part of a team shaping the future of construction solutions

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside the role of Commercial Manager (Readymix) you'll have access to industry‑leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to the Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

We're proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

Click Apply' to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don't wait too long!

Tarmac Trading Limited