Assistant Manager Sales Support

Remote Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote Jobs is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead pricing, tendering, contract negotiations, and strategic business development. The role supports growth, profitability, and customer retention by aligning with operational capabilities and company objectives.

You will collaborate with Sales, Finance, Legal, and Operations to optimize commercial terms, manage risk, and drive revenue expansion. Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in commercial roles and strong analytical and stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5–8 years of experience in commercial, contracts, pricing, tendering, or sales support.
• Experience in marine, offshore, shipyard, engineering, or MRO preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pricing, negotiation, and financial analysis.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and drive commercial initiatives to achieve revenue growth and business objectives.
• Develop and implement pricing strategies to maintain competitiveness and improve profit margins.
• Lead end-to-end tender, proposal, and quotation processes.
• Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements with clients and partners.
• Partner with sales teams to strengthen customer relationships and identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Pricing strategies

Tendering & proposals

Contract negotiations

Commercial analysis

Business development

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

Job Overview

Responsible for leading commercial activities that support business growth, profitability, and customer retention. The role oversees pricing strategies, tender submissions, contract negotiations, commercial performance, and business development initiatives while ensuring alignment with operational capabilities and company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Strategy & Execution

• Support and drive commercial initiatives to achieve revenue growth and business objectives.
• Develop and implement pricing strategies to maintain competitiveness and improve profit margins.
• Monitor commercial performance, revenue trends, margins, and forecasts, providing insights to management.

Tendering, Proposals & Contract Management

• Lead end-to-end tender, proposal, and quotation processes.
• Develop commercial solutions and pricing models based on customer requirements.
• Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements with clients and partners.
• Ensure favourable commercial terms, risk mitigation, and compliance with internal policies.

Key Account & Business Development Support

• Partner with sales teams to strengthen customer relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Support account retention, contract renewals, and revenue expansion initiatives.
• Contribute to market analysis, customer engagement, and business development activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Finance, Legal, and Technical teams to ensure commercial agreements are practical and executable.
• Ensure compliance with governance, approval processes, and risk management frameworks.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5–8 years of experience in commercial, contracts, pricing, tendering, or sales support functions.
• Experience within marine, offshore, shipyard, engineering, or MRO industries is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of commercial management, pricing, contract negotiation, and financial analysis.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance strategic business goals with operational requirements.