At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive revenue growth and manage key accounts in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Established industrial manufacturing business with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, company car, 25 days holiday, and excellent employee support.
- Other info: Opportunity for career advancement in a supportive and process-driven culture.
- Why this job: Lead a motivated sales team and make a real impact on business growth.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in sales management and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
An established industrial manufacturing business is seeking a highly sales-driven Commercial Manager to join its Chesterfield site. This is a key leadership role for a motivated individual who can drive revenue growth, manage key accounts, and lead a small sales team to deliver strong commercial performance.
The Role
Working closely with the General Manager, you will take ownership of the site's commercial strategy, focusing on business development, account growth, and profitability. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who thrives in a target-driven environment and is confident leading from the front.
Key Responsibilities
- Sales & Business Development
- Drive new business opportunities and expand existing customer relationships
- Manage and grow key accounts to increase revenue and profitability
- Identify market opportunities and develop strategies to capitalise on growth
- Lead contract negotiations and pricing structures
- Leadership & Strategy
- Lead, develop, and motivate a small sales team to achieve targets
- Set, monitor, and improve sales KPIs and performance metrics
- Work with senior leadership to shape and implement commercial strategy
- Ensure strong collaboration across operational and commercial functions
- Performance & Commercial Management
- Monitor sales performance, margins, and account profitability
- Analyse weekly and monthly data to drive improvements
- Prepare sales forecasts and performance reports
- Ensure excellent customer service and long-term client retention
About You
- Proven experience in a sales-led or commercial management role
- Highly sales-driven with a strong focus on results and revenue growth
- Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or a technical/hazardous environment is essential
- Strong background in key account management and business development
- Experience leading and developing a sales team
- Commercially astute with strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Desirable: Experience within civil engineering, construction, or a related sector
What's on Offer
- Salary up to £50,000 (DOE)
- Bonus up to 9%
- Company car or allowance
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Share Save Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- On-site Mental Health First Aid support
- Death in Service (3x salary)
- Discounts & savings platform
Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven, commercially focused leader to take ownership of a key function, influence business growth, and make a real impact in a well-established, process-driven environment.
Commercial Manager in Chesterfield employer: ADAPTABLE RECRUITMENT LTD
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