Commercial Manager in Swindon)

Commercial Manager - Automotive Aftermarket

We are an Automotive Aftermarket business seeking a Commercial Manager to lead our dynamic Commercial Department, encompassing both Product Development and Commercial Development teams.

This role will suit an existing experienced Commercial Manager who wants to join a company where they can further develop their career, or an experienced Product Manager who is ready for the step up to a Commercial Manager's role.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with departments including Purchasing, Supply Chain, Technical, and Sales to deliver a market-leading product offering. With a strong focus on customer centricity, you will foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation across the business.

This role offers the successful Commercial Manager a proactive, innovative, and vibrant working environment and company culture where you can play a significant role adding to the further success of the business and your career.

Salary: Circa £50K plus Bonus (up to £10K) + Pension + 20 days hols (plus BH 28 days) + Health Care (after qualifying period)

Ideal Location: Wiltshire - Swindon, Chippenham, Trowbridge, Salisbury

Key Responsibilities:

1. As Commercial Manager you will own the product strategy, aligning vision with Commercial Development and Sales teams.
2. Work with Pricing, Technical, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Sales to streamline operations.
3. Oversee product lifecycle.
4. Promote deep relationships between the Commercial Development team, customers, and Sales team, enhancing the customer experience.
5. Conduct competitor analysis and recommend improvements to our offerings.
6. Set and update list pricing, refine pricing structures, and develop data-driven pricing strategies.
7. Manage and enhance product cataloguing on TecDoc and MAM.
8. Proven ability to blend product knowledge with market insight to prioritize customer needs.
9. Problem-Solving Skills: Proactive in identifying roadblocks and implementing cost-effective solutions.
10. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, resilience, and time management capabilities.
11. Strong financial skills, creativity, and the ability to drive pricing initiatives and strategies.

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