How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Commercial Manager (Succession to Commercial Director)
Location: Office-based (Kent)
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum + Benefits
Working Pattern: Full-time, 5 days per week in office (Enjoy early Friday finishes during August school holidays!)
About The Company
Our client (part of a global, family-run company) is an industry-leading manufacturer operating in a highly regulated, specialist sector. They design and produce automated metal valves, shutters, and barriers—known as dampers—that fit inside a building's air ducts.
As the most profitable business within the group by a country mile, they offer an exciting environment for ambitious professionals looking to build a long-term career.
The Opportunity
This is not just an operational office management position—it is a key strategic stepping stone to the C-suite.
As Commercial Manager, you will be brought in as part of our core leadership team. You will work directly alongside the Managing Director and senior leadership team to shape the future of the commercial operations.
Key Responsibilities
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
- Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and motivate a multi-disciplinary sales office of approximately 13 direct/indirect reports across Customer Service, Technical Sales, Order Processing, and Quotation teams.
- Process & Operational Autonomy: You will have the opportunity to review, restructure, and optimise internal workflows, setting clear KPIs, service levels, and turnaround times for order and quote handling.
- Training & People Development: Implement structured training formats, foster clear career pathways, and upskill the team—transitioning customer interactions from "order taking" to proactive, discovery-driven sales support.
- Culture & Engagement: Drive day-to-day accountability, open communication, and high energy within a modern, highly profitable manufacturing site.
What We Are Looking For
HVAC or Building Services experience is NOT required—they can easily teach you the technical product details! What matters most to them is your people leadership, commercial sharpness, and character.
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- Proven People Management: Experience leading, training, and inspiring customer service, sales operations, or internal commercial teams.
- Commercial Drive & Inquiry Mindset: A background in high-volume processing environments where quality customer discovery and proactive service are prioritised.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Key Character Traits:
- Humble: You credit team success and value collective development over individual ego.
- Hungry: Driven, self-motivated, and eager to learn, adapt, and push your career forward.
- Smart (Emotional Intelligence): High EQ with the ability to manage diverse personalities, navigate change, and handle day-to-day team dynamics with tact.
What They Offer
- Base Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (with clear, rapid path for executive promotion).
- Career Growth: Direct path to Commercial Director within 2 to 2.5 years.
- Perks & Engagement Initiatives:
- Modern, high-tech office & manufacturing environment.
- Early Friday finishes during the August summer holidays.
Ready to take the next major leap in your career and lead BSB into its next growth phase? Apply today!
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location