Senior Commercial Manager

Senior Commercial Manager (Brand or Government and ) – Basingstoke

Crane Authentication (NXT) is a partner to businesses and governments, providing expertise and cutting‑edge innovations that protect and enhance products, secure identities, safeguard revenues and enforce compliance. Customers from different business sectors and levels of government trust our team of 1,250 people for their expertise in R&D, security design, engineering, and data‑driven insights.

We are looking for a key influential member of the global Commercial team to support the development and execution of the commercial transformation Brand programme and commercial strategy. This role focuses on the completion and delivery of customer pro‑forma contractual and related documentation, the creation of compelling proposals, and the bid management of larger Brand sales opportunities.

• Provide input to Commercial transformation programme, including the formulation of improved commercial policies and processes to streamline Brand business activities.
• Draft simple contracts, amendments and renewals on CA terms.
• Analyze market trends and research to inform Brand pipeline opportunities.
• Work closely with Risk and Compliance team to optimize and align Brand processes with Salesforce alignment and to carry out KYC checks as required.
• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of Brand formal and key bids, from opportunity assessment to submission.
• Conduct post‑bid reviews and implement lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Maintain a repository of bid templates, case studies, contractual documentation and best practices.
• Provide training and presentations on commercial processes, prepare reports and presentations for leadership teams.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, law, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.

Experience:

5–7 years of experience in bid management or commercial administration roles.

• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Proactive and creative mindset with attention to detail.

Office and remote work environment.

This role is sedentary in nature; you must be able to sit at a desk and use a computer for extended periods of time.

As required.

Crane Authentication is an Equal Employment Opportunity organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Crane Authentication is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.