Commercial Manager

Job description

I’m working with a UK-based advanced materials manufacturer with a strong global reputation in specialist technical products looking to appoint a Commercial Manager.

They supply high-performance engineered materials into sectors including EV, automotive electronics, IT infrastructure and industrial markets and they’re now looking for a Commercial Manager to drive the next phase of growth.

This is a senior, new-business focused role with real autonomy and direct exposure to leadership.

Commercial Manager

Advanced Materials | International Growth

Kent + International Travel

£60,000 base + £100,000+ OTE

What you’ll be doing

• Winning new business across the UK, Europe and international markets
• Building relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and senior decision-makers
• Developing structured sales strategy and growing market share
• Working closely with technical and production teams to turn opportunity into delivery
• Representing the business at industry events and client meetings

What they’re looking for

• Strong B2B sales background in technical manufacturing or advanced materials
• Experience selling into automotive, EV, electronics or engineered materials sectors
• Someone comfortable building markets and creating opportunity
• Confident operating independently within an SME environment
• International exposure across UK & Europe

Thermal management or specialist materials experience would be useful, but strong adjacent sector experience is absolutely considered.

Package

• £60,000 base
• £100,000+ OTE (performance-based)
• Bonus scheme, pension & private medical
• 28 days holiday + Christmas shutdown
• International travel

If you’re a Commercial Manager, Business Development Manager or Technical Sales professional apply here or contact me directly: lewis@cranleighstem.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Tonbridge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-02-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English