Commercial Manager

Job description

Commercial Partnerships & Growth Manager

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially driven professional to join a growing social enterprise as a Commercial Partnerships & Growth Manager. Working alongside the Director of Commercial, you will play a key role in helping the organisation expand its services, develop new revenue streams, and build long-term strategic partnerships.

This is a highly visible position for someone who enjoys networking, spotting opportunities, and turning conversations into genuine business growth. You will act as a key link between the organisation and external stakeholders, helping to strengthen market presence while supporting the wider commercial strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and pursue new business and partnership opportunities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and external organisations
• Support the preparation of tenders, bids, proposals, and commercial presentations
• Manage and nurture prospective opportunities from initial contact through to conversion
• Work collaboratively across departments to ensure a professional and consistent commercial approach
• Represent the organisation at meetings, networking events, and industry functions

About You

• Proven experience within sales, business development, account management, or marketing
• Experience working for a Charity would be highly advantageous
• A confident communicator who can engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Commercially aware with the ability to recognise and develop growth opportunities
• Self-motivated, organised, and results-focused
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a wider team

What’s on Offer

• The opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation making a real difference
• A varied and influential role with genuine scope to shape commercial activity
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative working culture
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities

This role will be primarily office-based in Maidstone, Kent, with regular travel to other sites, meetings, and events as required.

If you are a commercially focused individual looking for a role where you can genuinely influence growth and make an impact, we would love to hear from you.

This role is being handled by Sam Palmer - Pearson Whiffin

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Maidstone

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-06-2026

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