Graduate Commercial Manager

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering supplier seeks Graduate Commercial, Contracts, or Operations Managers to work remotely across the UK. This role involves overseeing contract negotiations and working with sales teams to support commercial success. Ideal candidates will have degrees in Law, Business, or related fields, with a strong interest in contract management. The package includes a competitive salary, car allowance, and generous leave.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Company pension

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial or contracts management role.
• Strong knowledge of contract terms and complex agreements.
• Confidence in making legally sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial engagement with key customers, ensuring competitive terms.
• Review, negotiate, and manage customer contracts.
• Collaborate with teams on demand planning and profitability analysis.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Commercial management

Legal understanding

Financial analysis

Education

Degree in Law

Degree in Business

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Job Description

Graduate Commercial Manager / Graduate Contracts Manager / Graduate Operations Manager required to join a leading engineering supplier. The Graduate Commercial Manager / Graduate Contracts Manager / Graduate Operations Manager will work remotely across the UK, collaborating closely with sales and leadership teams to support commercial success. Responsibilities include overseeing contract negotiations, pricing frameworks, and terms with M&E customers.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Law or a related discipline and have a keen interest in developing a career in contract negotiation and management within the engineering sector.

Package

• £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
• Car allowance
• Bonus
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Role Responsibilities

• Lead commercial engagement with key M&E customers, securing competitive yet sustainable terms aligned with strategic business goals.
• Review, negotiate, and manage customer contracts, ensuring all terms are commercially viable and well documented.
• Ensure contractual agreements are compliant, commercially sound, and accurately reflect the agreed positions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support demand planning, revenue forecasting, and profitability analysis.
• Oversee rebate structures, ensuring calculations are accurate, timely, and transparently reported with full audit traceability.
• Maintain and improve commercial templates, policies, and contract guidance for consistent use across the business.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a commercial or contracts management role within the construction, M&E, or building services sectors.
• Strong knowledge of contract terms, rebate structures, and complex commercial agreements.
• Degree in Business, Law, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Confidence in making legally sound, commercially prudent decisions within a risk framework.
• Excellent technical understanding, balancing legal, operational, and commercial considerations.
• Keen interest in developing a career in contract negotiation and management in the engineering sector.
• Willingness to travel across the UK as needed.