Senior Commercial Manager

N G Bailey; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive individual to join their regional commercial team. This role involves managing financial performance, building relationships with key stakeholders, and providing commercial advice to support strategic projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to contribute immediately. This company values progression and offers a range of flexible benefits, including a salary sacrifice car scheme and private medical insurance. Join a dynamic team in a supportive environment focused on employee development and well-being.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits (Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, etc.)

Qualifications

• Proactive individual with strong leadership skills.
• Ability to contribute immediately to the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage regional commercial team and oversee financial performance.
• Build relationships with customers and suppliers to seek new opportunities.
• Negotiate to improve the company's commercial position.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Negotiation Skills

Commercial Acumen

Risk Management

Relationship Management

Job description

Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

This role involves working closely with the Commercial Director to manage the regional commercial team, overseeing the Financial and Commercial performance of a business region or strategic project. The successful candidate will provide commercial advice and expertise to other regional functions and support the Commercial Director in preparing regional management accounts and contributing to contract reviews.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with customers, key suppliers, and vendors. Promoting the business and seeking new opportunities.
• Negotiating to improve the company's Commercial and Financial position.
• Attending and chairing contract reviews, ensuring the accuracy of cost and value forecasts, and assisting in the preparation of business plans and management accounts.
• Managing the commercial aspects of business development and focus win activities, evaluating risks and opportunities, and ensuring the company's position is protected in tenders.
• Maintaining project-level Risk and Opportunity Schedules, implementing mitigation strategies, and reporting commercial risks accurately.
• Generating and maintaining records to maximize contractual entitlements, avoid disputes, and manage disputes when necessary.
• Overseeing the commercial performance of projects and managing project commercial staff to meet objectives.
• Providing advice on dispute resolution within the business area.

Ideal candidate profile:

We seek a proactive individual with strong leadership skills who can provide guidance to the team and be hands-on when required. The ability to start contributing immediately is essential.

Our benefits include:

• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicles)
• Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being support
• Flexible benefits such as Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, and Bike schemes

Next steps:

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and fair culture. We will communicate the recruitment process in advance and accommodate any needs during application and interviews.

About us:

We are a leading independent engineering and services company in the UK, established in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3,000 employees. We focus on developing our people through training and offer opportunities across various sectors, utilizing the latest tools and technologies. We value progression and support your development through clear career paths, regular reviews, and ongoing training.