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 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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