Cherry Professional - Relationship Led Recruitment
Commercial Manager
Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield, on-site
Overview
We are partnering with a well-established and growing technical services business operating within a highly specialised engineering sector. They are seeking an experienced and dynamic Commercial Manager to lead and unify their commercial function, driving performance, strengthening customer relationships, and ensuring alignment across the team. The Role
This is a pivotal, hands-on management position responsible for leading a small but integral commercial team. The successful candidate will act as the central driving force behind the commercial operation, ensuring collaboration, accountability, and a high-performance culture.
You will oversee the day-to-day commercial activities while also supporting business growth initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and develop a multi-functional commercial team
- Create a cohesive “one team” environment, driving collaboration and shared objectives
- Act as a strong people manager, bringing energy, structure, and accountability to the team
- Take ownership of customer relationships, ensuring high levels of service and satisfaction
- Manage and resolve day-to-day commercial and client issues effectively and proactively
- Oversee bid and proposal processes, ensuring quality and alignment with business strategy
- Work closely with the Technical Director to support business development and growth plans
- Provide regular reporting and insight into commercial performance and pipeline activity
- Play a key role in driving continuous improvement across commercial processes
- Act as a key point of contact internally and externally, representing the business professionally
About You
- Proven experience in a Commercial Manager role
- Strong people management and leadership skills with the ability to inspire and unite teams
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
- Confident in customer-facing environments, with strong relationship management skills
- Comfortable handling challenges, resolving issues, and taking full ownership
- Ability to operate both strategically and operationally in a hands-on role
- Experience working within an engineering, technical, or compliance-led environment is advantageous
- Strong communication and influencing skills, including the ability to manage upwards
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