Role Profile
Cast UK is thrilled to announce our partnership with one of the UK's top distributors to lead the talent search for a Commercial Manager. As one of the key commercial subject matter experts, analysts, and decision makers for the business, you will focus on designing and delivery tenders, leading commercial projects and reporting back to key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Working closely with the sales team you will help manage individual pricing enquiries
2. You will lead new tenders and business proposals ensuring the business operates with good margins factoring in excellent service levels
3. Leading commercial and finance projects reporting back to the senior leadership team will be a key part of this role
4. Negotiating with suppliers to reduce costs in key product areas
5. Managing product selection and pricing strategies for high value tender proposals
Required Skills:
6. Minimum 4 to 5 years' experience in either buying or commercials roles
7. Strong influencing skills are required as this role will involve consistent dialogue with key stakeholders within the business, meaning someone with high influencing skills is required.
8. Experience of negotiations within a commercial setting
9. Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas
10. Management experience would be desirable as progression to a leadership role is possible
11. A degree with a commercial or analytical bias would be desirable
Remuneration
£40,000 - £45,000