Commercial Manager

Job description

CT19 has partnered with an innovative advanced materials technology business who is seeking a Commercialisation Manager to support the growth and commercial adoption of its advanced materials solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a scaling deep-tech organisation working with major industrial partners across sectors including aerospace, defence, automotive, and advanced manufacturing.

Commercialisation Manager

This position sits between technical delivery and commercial growth, acting as a key interface between customers, development teams, and external project partners.

The successful candidate will combine strong composites or materials expertise with commercial awareness and relationship-building capability. You will help customers identify suitable applications for advanced material products while supporting collaborative development programmes and strategic partnerships.

The role would suit someone comfortable operating in a fast-moving technology business where adaptability, initiative, and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Commercialisation Manager Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with prospective customers across advanced manufacturing and composites markets
• Lead technical discussions relating to material applications, product integration, and qualification requirements
• Translate customer requirements into actionable technical feedback for internal engineering and product teams
• Support the customer journey from initial engagement through to commercial delivery
• Identify and support collaborative R&D and innovation partnerships with industrial and academic stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of grant-funded innovation projects and consortium opportunities
• Monitor market trends, customer requirements, and developments within sustainable materials and composites sectors
• Collaborate with internal commercial and marketing functions to align messaging with technology and product roadmaps

Commercialisation Manager Experience

• Background in composites, advanced materials, polymers, or related manufacturing technologies
• Experience in a customer-facing, commercial, applications engineering, or technical business development role
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience supporting collaborative innovation or grant-funded projects
• Comfortable working within a growing, evolving technology business environment
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills

Desirable Experience

• Existing network within aerospace, automotive, defence, or industrial manufacturing sectors
• Experience contributing to funding applications or collaborative R&D proposals
• Familiarity with composite material formats and processing methods
• Understanding of advanced material recovery or circular manufacturing technologies

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing advanced materials business
• Exposure to cutting-edge sustainable manufacturing technologies
• Collaborative and mission-driven team environment
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Generous holiday allowance and benefits package
• Career growth within an expanding commercial function

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Bristol Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-06-2026

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