Contracts Executive

Pivotal London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Job summary

Pivotal London Ltd is recruiting for a Commercial Executive to join a central Commercial team in London. The role involves negotiating commercial agreements, supporting pricing models and client relations, with exposure to senior leadership.

You will manage contracts, renewals and governance, while nurturing junior team members and driving profitability across high-value opportunities. Hybrid work with 4 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing, interpreting and negotiating commercial agreements or contracts.
• Background in commercial management, contract management, procurement, business operations or similar environment.
• Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including NDAs, DPAs, client contracts and statements of work.
• Identify contractual risks and opportunities, providing practical commercial recommendations.
• Manage contract processes, renewals, notice periods and commercial documentation.
• Support pricing, commercial modelling, profitability analysis and new business proposals.
• Work with Finance, Legal, Procurement and internal stakeholders on commercial discussions.
• Maintain commercial trackers, reporting and governance processes.
• Take responsibility for day-to-day supervision, training and quality control of a junior team member.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Communication

Commercial awareness

Analytical

Stakeholder management

Tools

Contract management platforms

Pricing software

Pricing modelling tools

Job description

Salary: Up to £40,000 depending on experience

Location: London / Kent | Hybrid – 4 Days in Office

Our client is an ambitious, growing marketing services group supporting entrepreneurial brands through a portfolio of specialist businesses across the UK, Europe and the US. This is an exciting opportunity to join a central Commercial team, working closely with senior leadership on high-value client relationships, commercial negotiations and new business opportunities across the group.

The Opportunity

• Work closely with the Group Commercial Director, gaining exposure to senior leadership and major client relationships.
• Take ownership of a varied portfolio of commercial agreements, contract reviews and negotiations.
• Play a key role in supporting new business pitches, developing commercial models and protecting business profitability.
• Manage smaller commercial projects independently while supporting more complex negotiations.
• Help supervise and develop a junior Commercial Executive, contributing to the growth of the wider team.
• Join a collaborative, fast-paced business offering genuine career development and the opportunity to broaden your commercial expertise.
• Benefit from a 9-day fortnight, giving you every other Friday off.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including NDAs, DPAs, client contracts and statements of work.
• Identify contractual risks and opportunities, providing practical commercial recommendations.
• Manage contract processes, renewals, notice periods and commercial documentation.
• Support pricing, commercial modelling, profitability analysis and new business proposals.
• Work with Finance, Legal, Procurement and internal stakeholders on commercial discussions.
• Maintain commercial trackers, reporting and governance processes.
• Take responsibility for the day-to-day supervision, training and quality control of a junior team member.

Your Profile

• Experience reviewing, interpreting and negotiating commercial agreements or contracts.
• Background in commercial management, contract management, procurement, business operations or a similar environment.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to balance business opportunities against potential risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised, analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Proactive, naturally curious and solutions-focused, with a genuine desire to learn and develop.
• Experience within media, advertising, marketing services or professional services would be advantageous.
• Exposure to GDPR, commercial modelling, pricing or contract management platforms would also be beneficial.

Pivotal is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law.