Contracts Manager – Aluminium Manufacturing (Hybrid)

Comton Group; Cradley Heath; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Early Friday finish

Cradley Heath office

Job summary

Comton Group in Cradley Heath is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee a portfolio of aluminium manufacturing contracts. The role focuses on developing relationships, identifying opportunities, and increasing revenue through value-added services. Hybrid working: home Mon & Fri, office Tue-Thu.

You will manage ~20 contracted and ~10 transactional accounts, negotiate terms, and coordinate with internal teams to deliver solutions in a fast-paced metals manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Contract Management, Account Management, Sales or Business Development.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and generate revenue.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 20 contracted customers, alongside around 10 transactional accounts.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships.
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue and profitability across existing accounts.
• Promote value-added solutions, including aluminium fabrication and machining services.
• Understand customer requirements and work closely with internal teams to deliver the right solutions.
• Manage commercial discussions, pricing and contract requirements.
• Identify opportunities for additional products, services and increased customer spend.
• Monitor account performance and work towards agreed sales and commercial targets.
• Build strong relationships with key decision-makers and purchasing contacts.
• Support customer retention and ensure a high level of service is maintained.
• Work collaboratively with internal sales, operations and production teams.
• Keep up to date with market conditions, customer requirements and competitor activity.

Skills

Contract management

Account management

Sales / business development

Negotiation

Communication

Commercial awareness

Job description

Comton Group in Cradley Heath is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee a portfolio of aluminium manufacturing contracts. The role focuses on developing relationships, identifying opportunities, and increasing revenue through value-added services. Hybrid working: home Mon & Fri, office Tue-Thu.

You will manage ~20 contracted and ~10 transactional accounts, negotiate terms, and coordinate with internal teams to deliver solutions in a fast-paced metals manufacturing environment.