Commercial Manager - Chemicals

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