Details:
- Salary: £60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Sutton in Ashfield
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Commercial Manager
Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield, on-site
Overview
We are partnering with a well-established and growing technical services business operating within a highly specialised engineering sector. They are seeking an experienced and dynamic Commercial Manager to lead and unify their commercial function, driving performance, strengthening customer relationships, and ensuring alignment across the team. The Role
This is a pivotal, hands-on management position responsible for leading a small but integral commercial team. The successful candidate will act as the central driving force behind the commercial operation, ensuring collaboration, accountability, and a high-performance culture.
You will oversee the day-to-day commercial activities while also supporting business growth initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate, and develop a multi-functional commercial team
Create a cohesive “one team” environment, driving collaboration and shared objectives
Act as a strong people manager, bringing energy, structure, and accountability to the team
Take ownership of customer relationships, ensuring high levels of service and satisfaction
Manage and resolve day-to-day commercial and client issues effectively and proactively
Oversee bid and proposal processes, ensuring quality and alignment with business strategy
Work closely with the Technical Director to support business development and growth plans
Provide regular reporting and insight into commercial performance and pipeline activity
Play a key role in driving continuous improvement across commercial processes
Act as a key point of contact internally and externally, representing the business professionallyAbout You
Proven experience in a Commercial Manager role
Strong people management and leadership skills with the ability to inspire and unite teams
Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
Confident in customer-facing environments, with strong relationship management skills
Comfortable handling challenges, resolving issues, and taking full ownership
Ability to operate both strategically and operationally in a hands-on role
Experience working within an engineering, technical, or compliance-led environment is advantageous
Strong communication and influencing skills, including the ability to manage upwards
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