Commercial Manager

Sector: Client Delivery, Defence, Engineering

Type: Permanent

Contact: Nick Taylor

Job Published: 1 day ago

Commercial Manager

Portsmouth - Hybrid Working - 2-3 days on site per week

The Products commercial team comprises of 27 commercial professionals of all grades and experience who provide valued and trusted business advice by ensuring a balance of both maximising opportunities and managing business risk. The team is a close-knit supportive team that also has the benefit of reach back into the wider commercial community within the global Corporation that also presents unrivalled opportunities for career development and growth.

Benefits: 14% pension, 25 days holiday, free shares and more!

What the role of the Commercial Manager entails:

• Work with the Senior Commercial Manager to oversee and deliver £80m of business in the project area
• Operate at both a strategic and tactical level through the direct ownership of delivering the commercial aspects of specific projects as well as acting as the deputy to the Senior Commercial Manager
• Provide guidance and support to ensure high levels of both operational and functional performance
• Provide hands on commercial management within complex domestic and export bids and projects
• Lead negotiations, develop pricing and business winning strategies and obtain internal approvals
• As one of the senior members of the Products commercial team you will play an active role in the management and development of the overall commercial team
• Develop, maintain excellent working relationships with both internal and external customers and stakeholders

What experience you need to be the successful Commercial Manager:

• Established Commercial background within the military/defence sector for both UK MOD and export customers
• In depth professional knowledge of Commercial principles, techniques, and practices with an understanding of how Commercial roles fit into an organisation as a whole
• Comfortable with working with both detailed contractual issues as well as broader holistic strategic objectives
• Strong analytical and numerical skills and proficient with all Microsoft Office products and confident presenting and communication skills

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Manager to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!