Commercial Manager in Tamworth, Staffordshire

Our mission is to provide bespoke, exciting and innovative facades that are admired and spark discussions between people in the local community, visitors to the area and our industry. With over 40 years of collective experience, we have the skills, knowledge and contacts to provide a bespoke service to meet the needs of your project. You are safe in our hands.

Job Purpose

The Commercial Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial and contractual aspects of projects within the brick and cladding division. Working closely with the Sales Director, this role involves managing pricing strategies, contract negotiations, supplier relationships, and ensuring profitability. The Commercial Manager plays a key role in risk management, business development, and financial forecasting to drive sustainable growth. A background in construction and knowledge of cladding and backing systems would be beneficial.

Reporting Line

Reports to: Commercial Director/Senior Leadership Team

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Knowledge & Role Requirements
• Strategic & Financial Management

• Develop and implement commercial strategies to achieve business growth and profitability.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for senior management.
• Monitor project costs, margins, and overall financial performance.

• Negotiate and manage contracts with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and mitigate financial risks.
• Manage variations, claims, and contract disputes effectively.

• Identify new business opportunities and develop client relationships.
• Support sales teams with pricing strategies and cost estimations.
• Work with marketing teams to enhance the company’s market presence.

• Oversee procurement strategies to secure competitive pricing and quality materials.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to meet project deadlines.

• Assess and manage commercial risks associated with contracts and projects.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, health and safety standards, and legal requirements.
• Implement financial controls to protect company interests.

Behavioural Expectations

• Appreciates the impact that decisions and actions have on the executive team and overall business performance.
• Ability to ensure that objectives or tasks are delivered on time and to an agreed quality.
• Ready to start work at the agreed start time and maintain a high level of punctuality.
• Attends and actively participates in all training and development sessions.
• Proactive and responsive to the needs of executives and colleagues; a team player.
• Fully understands internal and external stakeholder expectations and works to ensure these are exceeded.
• Works cooperatively and productively with others to achieve results.
• Takes initiative to work across boundaries to resolve challenges.
• Demonstrates commitment and loyalty to the company.
• Self-motivated individual with a strong focus on supporting executive needs.
• Able to choose a method of communication that is appropriate and effective for a given situation, incorporating different mediums such as listening, verbal, and written communication.
• Uses original and creative thinking to make improvements or support the initiation of new approaches.
• Works with honesty and integrity and maintains the reputation of the company.
• Does the right thing for the long-term success of the business.

Personal Attributes

• High professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, using confidence and credibility to communicate with managers at all levels of seniority.
• Ability to positively influence others.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Capacity to prioritize tasks and work under pressure.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Approachable and flexible attitude to work.
• Motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic.
• Demonstrate a consistent high standard of work and attention to detail.
• Smart appearance and articulate.
• Calm temperament under pressured conditions.

About the role

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Location - Tamworth
Position - Permanent

This job description is intended to be an indication of the scope of the role. In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.