Commercial Business Manager

Your new company An ambitious and growing business is seeking a highly commercial, entrepreneurial individual to work directly alongside the Managing Director.This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to become a key part of a growing business, with genuine scope to influence strategy, improve processes, develop supplier relationships, identify new opportunities and play a major role in future growth.The successful candidate will act as the Managing Director's trusted right-hand person, helping to drive commercial performance whilst supporting business operations across sales, purchasing, marketing and project delivery.

Your new role

Working closely with the Managing Director to deliver strategic business objectives

Identifying and pursuing new commercial opportunities

Conducting market research and competitor analysis

Negotiating pricing, terms and agreements with suppliers

Managing supplier relationships and performance

Supporting sales activity and customer engagement

Preparing proposals, quotations and commercial agreements

Coordinating projects and ensuring actions are delivered on time

Working with external marketing providers and supporting business development initiatives

Reviewing business processes and implementing improvements

Monitoring profitability, margins and commercial performance

Taking ownership of key business initiatives and seeing them through to completion

What you'll need to succeed

Commercially focused with a strong business mindset

Confident negotiating with suppliers and stakeholders

Experience in purchasing, sales, commercial management or business development

Able to spot opportunities and turn ideas into action

Entrepreneurial, proactive and ambitious

Comfortable working independently and making decisions

Strong relationship-building skills

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Looking for a long-term opportunity to grow into a senior leadership position

What you need to do now

Direct mentorship from the Managing Director

Significant autonomy and influence

Exposure to every area of the business

Genuine progression into senior leadership

Opportunity to help shape the future of a growing business

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