Commercial Manager
Advanced Materials Sector | Surrey (Office-Based) | Full Time | c. £80,000
An established, international business operating within the advanced materials and speciality distribution sector is seeking a Commercial Manager to drive performance and growth across its UK commercial function.
This is a senior leadership opportunity within a technically focused, solutions-led environment. The role combines strategic direction with hands-on commercial leadership and offers the chance to shape growth within a high-value, specialist market.
The Role
Reporting into senior leadership, you will take responsibility for leading a commercial team, delivering financial targets, and driving sustainable business growth.
You will play a key role in developing and executing commercial strategy, strengthening customer relationships, identifying new market opportunities, and ensuring the team is aligned to wider business objectives.
The position is primarily office-based in Surrey, with regular UK travel and occasional international travel as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement commercial strategies to deliver revenue and margin growth
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing commercial team
- Drive new business and pipeline development
- Build and maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships
- Monitor performance metrics and ensure delivery against targets
- Analyse market trends and identify growth opportunities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with technical, product and marketing teams
- Prepare forecasts, budgets and performance reports
- Represent the business at industry and networking events
About You
- Strong commercial experience within a technical or industrial sector
- Proven track record of delivering sales growth
- Experience managing and developing sales teams
- Strong commercial acumen with confidence analysing data and performance metrics
- Strategic mindset with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable working in a structured, performance-driven environment
What’s on Offer
- Senior commercial leadership role within an established international organisation
- Opportunity to shape strategy and influence business growth
- Collaborative, professional culture
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working available following onboarding
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