Senior Commercial Manager

Agena Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic growth-oriented company in Slough seeks a Senior Commercial Manager to drive business growth and profitability. You will provide commercial insights, manage relationships across B2B and B2C operations, and develop strategies to support the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial background, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven track record in similar roles. This role is hybrid, requiring office presence twice a week.

Benefits

Incremental holiday increases

Volunteering days

Training and development options

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Benefits platform with discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar commercial role is essential.
• Proven strategic commercial background in multi-disciplinary environments.
• Understanding of B2B and B2C contracts.
• Experience running procurement projects in public or private sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level commercial support to sales teams.
• Develop commercial products for bids/tenders.
• Identify risks and manage contract documents.
• Implement cost-saving opportunities across the business.
• Finance manage commercial projects.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Procurement processes

MS Office proficiency

Job description

We are looking for a strategic Senior Commercial Manager to play a crucial role in driving business growth and profitability to help develop and execute an impactful external and internal strategy to support the Group through this exciting time. The role is to work from the Slough office on a hybrid basis, twice a week. As a Contract and Commercial Specialist you will provide commercial insights, drive profitable growth, and support the organisation’s long‑term goals. You will act as a key commercial interface across the operator businesses, handling commercial issues across Business‑to‑Business Relationships (Client and Suppliers) and Business‑to‑Consumer arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level commercial support to sales and account management teams, supporting the negotiation of new and renewed commercial arrangements with clients to support the group’s growth.
• Develop relevant commercial products for bids/tenders to win new business in conjunction with the Bid Team.
• Provide advice and guidance on legislation relevant to existing service provisions and new products.
• Identify the risks, liability and commitments of contractual arrangements; ensure these are clearly understood and that the business fully appreciates any potential impacts. Draft, edit and approve contract documents, manage deadlines relative to contract expirations and post‑contract evaluation.
• Develop and implement efficient and effective commercial procedures across the organisation.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies across the business.
• Finance manage commercial projects.
• Support the business to deliver its environmental and social governance aspirations.
• Create, maintain and enforce policies, procedures and governance to manage commercial risk.
• Review and develop operational processes to improve performance and maximise growth.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience working within a similar commercial role is essential.
• Proven strategic commercial background in multi‑disciplinary environments covering pre‑ and post‑contract activity client side and supply side is essential.
• Familiarity with Facilities Management, Software Services and/or parking is advantageous, but not essential.
• Understanding of key differences between B2B and B2C contracts and how this influences product offerings to consumers.
• Knowledge of different contract types (Goods, Services, Software Licences, SaaS).
• Experience in developing and managing commercial processes and procedures.
• Ability to translate impact of terms and conditions on P&L and risk to delivery.
• Experience running multiple procurement projects in the private or public sector and advising on best practice.
• Good understanding of procurement processes and the relevant tools and training required to deliver them effectively.
• Strong strategic and negotiation skills to make sound commercial decisions with a proven track record at a strategic level of leading negotiations.
• Strong computer literacy, including working knowledge of MS Office packages.

EEO Statement

We welcome all applicants, including those with unspent convictions. If disclosed during recruitment or after a conditional offer, we may conduct a DBS check and, with consent, liaise with a probation officer if relevant. Disclosures are handled sensitively and assessed individually, in line with our policy. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates.

About Agena Group

Agena Group is on an exciting and ambitious growth trajectory with diversification and innovation at its heart, underpinned by strong social value and ESG credentials, and celebrated as a multiple‑award winner. Yes, our roots are in car‑park management, however, we’re so much more – expanding into new verticals to disrupt industry norms and elevate our sector with technology‑led solutions that deliver measurable business impact for our clients, as well as improve the public’s everyday experience of travel and parking.

Benefits

• Incremental holiday increases to recognise long service.
• 2 volunteering days a year.
• Unlock your potential with our training, learning & development, and apprenticeship options throughout your career.
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Enjoy Benefits platform includes discounts on gym memberships, travel bookings, high‑street vouchers and days out.
• Technology benefits, wellness benefits, health care plans and car lease benefits and much more.