At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial strategies and negotiate contracts in the defence/aerospace sector.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at a leading defence contractor in Stevenage.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and success.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national security while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in contract management and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
A Commercial Manager with demonstrable experience in the defence/aerospace environment is required for a long term contract based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Some home working available.
Skillset/experience required:
- A confident communicator, both written and verbal.
- Comfortable building working relationships.
- Adaptable and Approachable.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Analytical in approach.
- Determined to succeed.
- You might have a legal background, have experience working in an in-house contracts team, but you will be used to working with contracts and negotiating with customers.
- Must have Customer facing experience.
Ideal:
- Experience as Commercial Manager working into UK MOD.
Overview of department:
Working across a number of UK products. To operate within an active, involved and motivated commercial team, in a sector committed to delivering Defence Capability to the UK Armed Forces and other World Governments, covering all aspects of the product life cycle from concept to disposal.
Responsibilities:
- Business Strategy - maximising identified business opportunities.
- Business Winning - Being a key player in the winning of new work. Responsible for the full Route to Contract, including being the driving force during the Bidding process, ensuring cross functional working to deliver costs in time, generation of proposals, and contract negotiations, whilst maintaining the viability of MBDA.
- Contract Delivery - Being a vital part of the delivery chain that ensures MBDA meets its promises to our customers.
- Negotiations - Gaining acceptance and agreement on issues and amendments to ensure contractual compliance.
- Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing customers, focusing on collaboration.
- Being the point of contact for your project(s) for any contractual information and agreements including obtaining and providing legal advice.
- Communicating with personnel at all levels.
- Reporting to senior management on the progress of your contracts.
- Representing the commercial team in progress/reviews and/or customer meetings.
- Analysing and problem solving complex issues every day, with the help of a multi-functional team where required.
- Working under pressure to achieve deadlines.
- Day-to-day administration and maintenance of the company systems.
MANAGER, CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER in Stevenage employer: Akkodis
As a Power Platform Architect with us, you'll join a forward-thinking organisation in London that values innovation and collaboration. We offer a dynamic hybrid work environment, competitive daily rates, and a culture that fosters professional growth through challenging projects and continuous learning opportunities. Our commitment to employee development and a supportive atmosphere makes us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in business intelligence.
