Senior Commercial Manager

Arguile Search; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An international consultancy business in the UK is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead their commercial strategies within the defence sector. This pivotal role will involve negotiating contracts, understanding risks, and shaping the future direction of the commercial department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial negotiation and contract management, with the opportunity to directly impact the organization’s growth and success. Competitive salary offered, with flexible working arrangements required for client visits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in leading commercial negotiations and managing strategic relationships.
• Strong background in contract law and risk management.
• Ability to monitor performance and compliance against contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial negotiations for new business with clients.
• Identify risks and ensure contractual commitments are understood.
• Monitor and report on performance against contractual obligations.

Skills

Commercial negotiation

Strategic thinking

Contract drafting and reviewing

Job description

Job Description

Senior Commercial Manager - Defence consultancy

Up to £90,000 + Bonus

This will be a department lead position.

Flexible location, base contractually from your closest office. Monthly customer visits travel required across the UK

Our client, an international consultancy business, currently have an opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager, within a fast growing commercial department, this is a unique opportunity, a chance to be truly strategic and shape the future of the organisation.

The company have a long and successful history of delivering large projects to various private and public sectors clients and are on a journey to change the way they do business - and looking for ambitious, this role will sit purely across the defence space.

The role holder will have the opportunity to lead the commercial negotiation of new business with both new and existing clients and to shape the strategic direction of the function.

• Identify the risks, liabilities, and commitments of contractual agreements; ensure these are clearly understood and that the business fully appreciates any potential impact.
• Review, draft, update and maintain contract documents
• Monitor and report performance and compliance against contractual obligations including...