Head of Commercial Operations

E3 Recruitment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Commercial Operations to lead their sales efforts in precision engineering. This role involves achieving business targets, managing sales teams, and developing strategies to penetrate new markets. The ideal candidate will have experience in the engineering or manufacturing sectors, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to build relationships with clients. This position offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for driven professionals looking to make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

20-30% Annual Bonus

26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Up to 8% Employer Contributions

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Optical Vouchers

Employee Assistance

Discounts and Cashback Offers

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial operations role within engineering or manufacturing.
• Proven track record of managing sales teams and achieving targets.

Responsibilities

• Achieve business targets across all product ranges.
• Develop action plans to penetrate new markets and manage pricing.

Skills

Sales Management

Analytical Skills

Market Penetration

Relationship Building

Forecasting and Budgeting

Education

HNC or Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing

Job description

This range is provided by E3 Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Head of Commercial Operations required for a leading precision engineering company, serving industries such as Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, and Chemical Processing with critical components from multiple global locations including 4 UK sites.

This opportunity is based in Huddersfield, meaning the successful Head of Commercial Operations will be able to commute from surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve business targets across all product ranges
• Maximise quotation potential via the Internal Sales Department
• Provide detailed and accurate forecasting and budgets (weekly, monthly, and quarterly)
• Develop action plans to penetrate new markets
• Manage the product mix, project pricing, and margins
• Develop relationships with existing and new customers
• Assist in project tender proposals and presentations with the External Sales Department

Candidate Requirements

• Experience as Head of Commercial Operations, Head of Sales, or similar within an Engineering or Manufacturing environment
• Experience managing sales teams and delivering targets
• HNC or Degree qualification (preferred)
• Knowledge of the Oil & Gas industry
• Strong analytical skills

Salary & Benefits

• Extremely competitive salary (depending on experience)
• 20-30% Annual bonus
• 26 Days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Up to 8% employer contributions
• Monday – Thursday 8am – 4.30pm
• Friday – 8am – 1pm
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Optical vouchers, employee assistance, discounts, cashback, and offers

Application Process

To apply for the Head of Commercial Operations position, please click “Apply Now” and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Oil and Gas