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Commercial Manager
Technical & Engineered Solutions | Customer & Partner Development
Cheshire | International Travel
c£75,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits
Drive Performance. Strengthen Relationships. Deliver Results.
A successful and growing manufacturer of technical products and safety systems is looking for a commercially focused Commercial Manager to help drive performance across its UK and international markets.
This is a broad and influential role, combining team leadership, customer engagement, and commercial management within a business that has built an enviable reputation for quality, innovation, and service.
We're looking for someone who enjoys working closely with customers, distributors, and colleagues alike - a natural relationship builder who can balance commercial discipline with a practical, hands-on approach.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the General Manager, you'll take a leading role in the day-to-day running of the commercial function, supporting revenue growth while ensuring customers and partners continue to receive an outstanding experience.
- Lead and develop the sales team
- Strengthen relationships with distributors and key customers
- Help ensure commercial opportunities are effectively managed and converted
This role offers the chance to make a genuine impact within a well-established business while developing your own career as part of an ambitious and supportive leadership team.
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What You'll Be Doing
- Leading and developing the commercial team, supporting performance and continuous improvement.
- Working closely with customers, distributors, and partners across UK and international markets.
- Building strong relationships that support long-term business growth.
- Managing commercial activity, sales forecasting, and pipeline development.
- Supporting pricing, quotations, negotiations, and commercial decision-making.
- Identifying new opportunities within existing accounts and emerging markets.
- Working collaboratively with operational and support teams to deliver exceptional customer outcomes.
- Helping shape commercial plans and priorities that support the company's future growth.
What We're Looking For
You may currently be operating as a:
- Commercial Manager
- Sales Manager
- International Sales Manager
- Export Sales Manager
- Business Development Manager
You'll be commercially aware, customer-focused, and comfortable leading people while maintaining strong external relationships.
We're particularly interested in individuals who can demonstrate experience of:
- Technical, engineered, or safety-related products.
- Distributor, channel partner, or international sales environments.
- Developing customer relationships and growing key accounts.
- Leading, coaching, or mentoring sales teams.
- Managing sales pipelines, forecasts, and commercial performance.
- Building credibility with both customers and internal stakeholders.
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Experience within technical manufacturing, instrumentation, industrial automation, sensing technologies, electrical/electronic systems, or similar sectors would be advantageous.
Why This Role?
- A visible leadership role with genuine influence.
- Opportunity to lead and develop an established commercial team.
- Established customer base and international partner network.
- Exposure to UK and global markets.
- Supportive and collaborative leadership environment.
- Successful business with ambitious growth plans.
- Excellent platform for future career progression.
If you're a commercially minded leader who enjoys developing people, building customer relationships, and delivering results, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, please submit your CV quoting reference 10447.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Technical, engineered, or safety-related products.
- Distributor, channel partner, or international sales environments.
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