Commercial Manager

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Commercial Manager

Are you an experienced Commercial Manager with experience leading an internal sales team? Do you understand the nuances of a manufacturing / engineering business?

I'm supporting a global manufacturer in their search for a confident sales leader to drive their internal sales and bid function. You'll be responsible for improving margin, tightening up how bids are reviewed, and ensuring deliverable results.

Role

  • Leading the internal sales team
  • Owning bid governance
  • Managing contracts and risk
  • Working across the business
  • Improving margin and order quality
  • Driving better processes
  • Influencing stakeholders

You

Essential:

  • Experience in a senior commercial, sales, or bid leadership role within engineering or manufacturing
  • Strong understanding of contracts and commercial risk
  • Experience managing internal sales or bid teams
  • Able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
  • Commercially focused, with good analytical and decision-making skills

Desirable:

  • Background in valves, oil & gas, or similar engineered products
  • Experience working with global operations or complex supply chains
  • Exposure to both commercial and operational roles

Benefits

  • Salary to £100k
  • Car Allowance
  • Private Healthcare
  • Enhanced Pension

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Company: WR Engineering
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Location: Knutsford
Job Description:

Commercial Manager

Are you an experienced Commercial Manager with experience leading an internal sales team? Do you understand the nuances of a manufacturing / engineering business?

I’m supporting a global manufacturer in their search for a confident sales leader to drive their internal sales and bid function. You’ll be responsible for improving margin, tightening up how bids are reviewed, and ensuring deliverable results.

Role

  • Leading the internal sales team
  • Owning bid governance
  • Managing contracts and risk
  • Working across the business
  • Improving margin and order quality
  • Driving better processes
  • Influencing stakeholders

You

Essential:

  • Experience in a senior commercial, sales, or bid leadership role within engineering or manufacturing
  • Strong understanding of contracts and commercial risk
  • Experience managing internal sales or bid teams
  • Able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
  • Commercially focused, with good analytical and decision-making skills

Desirable:

  • Background in valves, oil & gas, or similar engineered products
  • Experience working with global operations or complex supply chains
  • Exposure to both commercial and operational roles

Benefits

  • Salary to £100k
  • Car Allowance
  • Private Healthcare
  • Enhanced Pension

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Posted: April 28th, 2026