Job title: Commercial Manager

Location: Bristol

Salary: 50,000 - 65,000 DOE

Our client is a specialist manufacturer of high-complex tolerance components in the Aerospace Engineering field. With extensive machining capabilities allowing this business to take on the toughest aerospace engineering challenges. The Commercial Manager will provide leadership and direction for Customer Account Management and Procurement teams, interfacing with the customer and suppliers on contractual matters. Working closely with the Managing Director and BD to drive new business opportunities taking accountability for the commercial viability of each opportunity.

Responsibilities for the Commercial Manager

Take the lead role in identifying and managing risk, through contract negotiations, change management, ensuring appropriate pricing and protection is in place
Contribute to the development and implementation of a commercial strategy
Manage the interface between the business and its customers to resolve day to day commercial related issues and build strong relationships
Mentor to other members of the Commercial team
Accountable for the companies commercial performance
Ensure all bids and proposals are prepared in accordance with the companies bid process
Lead terms negotiations

Essential skills, knowledge and experience required for the Commercial Manager

Significant experience in marketing and sales within an SME
Aerospace experience is desirable
Experience of drafting and negotiations NDAs, licensing and Heads of Agreement
Formal Business qualification
Excellent and confident communicator
Strong leadership and influential skills
Experience delivering presentations to internal and external parties
Proposal experience

Benefits for the successful Commercial Manager

Competitive package
Company Pension Scheme
Health care cash plan
DIS Benefit
Great development opportunities
Employee referral programme
Enhanced family friendly benefits
Cycle to work scheme
EAP