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Role Overview
Profitability in fleet operations is won in the detail, controlling costs, strengthening supplier agreements, and making sure every commercial process works as effectively as it should. As Commercial Manager, you'll take ownership of those areas while leading the teams responsible for keeping them moving.
You'll oversee cost control and administration within an established UK-wide fleet services operation, combining team leadership with financial analysis, supplier management, contract negotiation, and process improvement. It's a role where you'll have the scope to identify what's costing the business time or money, put stronger processes in place, and directly influence commercial performance.
What's in it for you
- Salary: GBP 36,000 - GBP 40,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Increased holiday entitlement linked to length of service
- Healthcare scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Recruitment incentive awards
- The opportunity to influence profitability, processes, and operational performance across a nationwide fleet operation
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Your Responsibilities as Commercial Manager
- Lead the day-to-day performance of the cost control and administration teams, ensuring effective training, resources, and performance management are in place
- Manage WIP invoicing and cost control activity, keeping processing efficient while working within agreed budgets and targets
- Analyse repair and operational costs, challenging discrepancies, and ensuring charges remain in line with contractual agreements and SLAs
- Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and negotiations, reviewing financial and operational performance against agreed KPIs
- Oversee key processes including customer contracts, RPI/CPI rate increases, customer implementation, and contract termination
- Improve processes across departments through effective SOPs, performance reporting, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
What We're Looking For in a Commercial Manager
- Proven fleet operations experience gained within fleet management, transport, or logistics
- Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to assess and analyse vehicle repair costs
- Demonstrable experience of cost control, supplier management, and contract negotiation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with experience using data to support decisions
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and fleet management software


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