Commercial Manager

Job description

Commercial Manager | Drive Growth. Shape Strategy. Deliver Impact

Are you a commercially astute leader with a strong engineering mindset? Ready to take ownership of performance, profitability, and strategic growth within a dynamic business?

We’re looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to join our client's senior leadership team, working directly with the Managing Director to drive business success across operations, sales, and finance.

The Opportunity

The company is part of an acquisitive UK Group of engineering / manufacturing companies.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll lead commercial strategy, optimise margins, and ensure contractual excellence across all projects and business units. You’ll play a pivotal role in scaling the business while safeguarding it from commercial risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Profit & Performance: Drive revenue growth and margin improvement (target KPIs: Gross Margin >40%, EBIT >20%)
• Commercial Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate legal, operational, and financial risks
• Contracts & Negotiation: Oversee full contract lifecycle, from tendering to final settlement
• Business Development: Lead bids, tenders, and client acquisition strategies
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Own commercial KPIs, project budgets, and annual sales forecasts
• Process Improvement: Enhance internal systems and ensure compliance with H&S and regulatory standards
• Leadership: Manage and mentor cross-functional teams, including sales personnel
• Collaboration: Work closely with Operations to ensure delivery aligns with commercial commitments

Success Looks Like

• Clear and structured annual sales forecasts
• Strong sales conversion rates
• Delivery of turnover and commercial targets
• Effective contribution to senior management strategy

About You

• Commercial background with strong engineering understanding - ideally with a background in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Proven ability to deliver against KPIs and business objectives
• Confident negotiator with excellent communication skills
• Highly organised, focused, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Technically competent to interpret engineering scopes
• Driven, consistent, and committed at a professional level

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £85,000 – £90,000 (negotiable)
• Company Car
• Laptop
• 25 days holiday + statutory
• Pension
• Private Health
• Bonus scheme

Why this opportunity?

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking leadership team where your decisions directly influence business growth and success. Career prospects are excellent for the right candidate internally and across the Group.

Interested or know someone who’d be a great fit? Apply now or get in touch to learn more.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-03-2026

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