Commercial Manager

Avonmouth, Bristol
Kingston Barnes Ltd

ARE YOU SEEKING MANAGERIAL ROLE BASED IN BRISTOL? DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITHIN THE TRADE INDUSTRY? IF THE ANSWERS IS YES

Then please get in touch!

THE COMPANY

Our experienced management team and board of directors have built a team of specialists to deliver on the growing needs of our clients businesses. Since 1988, we have helped our clients grow by delivering a range of services for floors and wall coverings.

As you will know, the real challenge is managing the complex logistics of a project to deliver on your reputation. Which is why we provide our customers with a dedicated account team that know a project inside out, onsite and off.

THE OPPORTUNITY

A role model in leading and managing the commercial functions of the business, from order in to post work completions, taking on the overall responsibility for the delivery of KPIs by managing the team s training and development needs, priorities and workload to ensure the business delivers to target profitability on every project.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Cost management.

1. Tender analysis and estimation cover as and when required

1. Submitting interim applications/valuating works monthly

1. Delivering tendered return rates on projects, or better

1. Conducting and attending pre-let meetings as and when required

1. Attending client meetings

1. Record keeping in general

1. Checking sub contract order values against quoted rates and figures
2. Team accountability Monitor KPIs and reviewing quarterly and annually to ensure on track, reporting any concerns to CD
3. Conduct weekly team meetings – to assess and re-evaluate workflow and timescales.
4. Reviewing, updating and implementing Golesworthy’s standard terms and conditions
5. Advising directors on viable clients and projects to price for
6. Collaborate on creating, implementing and updating processes and procedures where required
7. Compiling commercial and progress reports for directors
8. Measuring actual results against targeted figures quarterly
9. Measuring turnover against targeted quarterly
10. Managing financial dispute resolution on contracts
11. Any other reasonable duty requested of you by your line manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Achieving KPIs from a commercial/production basis

1. Achieving tendered (or better) GP of sales

1. Compile monthly sales and budget analysis and measure against forecasts. Update if necessary

KEY REQUIREMENTS

1. A methodical and measured approach to tasks
2. The ability to work to timescales and under pressure
3. Excellent communication skills; able to communicate to a wide variety of people from corporate clients to fitters.
4. A sound commercial approach to problems and solving them.
5. The ability to produce accurate, professional reports, plans, site requirements and quotations for clients.
6. Management and interpersonal skills
7. HNC qualification desirable
8. A good working knowledge of construction and/or flooring industry desirable

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit all CVs via our website or send directly to (url removed) in the first instance quoting reference CP1614 and we will contact you within 3 working days if your application has been successful.