Commercial Manager

Unlock Your Potential: Become the Commercial Manager at a Leading Engineering Firm** Are you ready to take your career to new heights with a pioneering role in the engineering sector? This company, a long-established business in castings and machining, is looking for a dynamic and ambitious Commercial Manager to spearhead their commercial strategy and fuel the next phase of their growth. With a legacy of innovation and excellence, the company offers a vibrant work environment where your contributions will directly shape the future of engineering solutions. **What You Will Do:** - Develop and implement a commercial strategy to attract new business across various industries, offering turnkey product and service solutions. - Enhance value-added and technical services for the existing customer base while expanding the portfolio of prospective clients. - Establish and maintain a comprehensive customer relations management database, presenting insightful data to the board. - Analyse and assess tender management opportunities, demonstrating a consistent ability to grow accounts. - Research and identify new business opportunities, including new markets, growth areas, and partnerships, in alignment with the company's commercial strategy. - Liaise with the management team to ensure manufacturing requirements are realistic and meet gross margin requirements. **What You Will Bring:** - Proven experience in implementing growth strategies and managing client relationships within a metals manufacturing environment, preferably with experience in non-ferrous metals. - Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. - A solid track record of customer acquisition and qualifying leads, backed by domain expertise. - Proficiency in MRP for data management and reporting. - A good standard of education, complemented by previous experience in sales and marketing. **Company Contribution & Industry Information:** This role is a cornerstone in the company's ambitious plans to remain at the forefront of the industry. By joining the team, you will play a crucial role in driving the commercial success of a company that prides itself on delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to its clients. The company's dedication to excellence has seen it evolve from a small family business into a key player within a larger engineering group, offering a comprehensive range of services from concept to completion. **Location:** This field-based role covers the entirety of the UK, with a flexible requirement to be in the South West office one day a week. The position offers the exciting opportunity for extensive travel within the UK and potentially abroad, providing a broad canvas for your commercial and strategic skills. **Take the Next Step:** If you are a goal-driven professional with a passion for excellence and innovation, this Commercial Manager position offers the perfect platform to showcase your skills and contribute to the continued success of a leading engineering firm. With genuine career development opportunities and the chance to be part of a committed and dynamic team, this is your chance to make a significant impact. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Apply now to fulfil your potential in a growing and  dynamic business. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included