Commercial Manager

Knutsford, Cheshire
WR Engineering

Commercial Manager

Are you an experienced Commercial Manager / Bids Manager with experience leading an internal sales team? Do you understand the contractual nuances of a manufacturing / engineering business?

I’m supporting a global manufacturer in their search for a confident sales leader to drive their internal sales and bid function. You’ll be responsible for improving margin, tightening up how bids are reviewed, and ensuring deliverable results.

The Role;

• Leading the internal sales team
• Owning bid governance
• Managing contracts and risk
• Working across the business
• Improving margin and order quality
• Driving better processes
• Influencing stakeholders

You:

Essential:

• Experience in a senior commercial, sales, or bid leadership role within engineering or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of contracts and commercial risk
• Experience managing internal sales or bid teams
• Able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
• Commercially focused, with good analytical and decision-making skills

Desirable:

• Background in valves, oil & gas, or similar engineered products
• Experience working with global operations or complex supply chains
• Exposure to both commercial and operational roles

Benefits:

• Salary to 100k
• Car Allowance
• Private Healthcare
• Enhanced Pension

WR Engineering are the recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.