At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic commercial team and drive strategic growth initiatives.
- Company: Join Miller’s Vanguard, a leader in innovative equipment solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy training, fun company events, generous holidays, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Career development is key; we invest in your growth at our accredited training centre.
- Why this job: Shape the future of commercial strategy while building influential relationships.
- Qualifications: Senior commercial experience with strong relationship-building skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Key responsibilities as a Commercial Manager:
- Lead and manage a small commercial team, providing direction, coaching, and strategic focus.
- Work closely with the Commercial Director to shape and execute long-term commercial plans.
- Build influential, senior-level relationships with customers through regular engagement and strategic dialogue.
- Develop a deep understanding of customer operations to anticipate needs and identify opportunities for growth.
- Drive commercial performance, capability, and continuous improvement across the team.
- Provide commercial insight to senior leadership, supporting business planning and decision-making.
- Oversee the creation of high-quality proposals, reports, and presentations.
- Ensure commercial governance, accuracy, and consistency across quotations and pricing activity.
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Lead key account management activity, ensuring exceptional service and commercial outcomes.
What We’re Looking for in a Commercial Manager:
- Senior commercial background — ideally Head of Sales, Sales Manager, or equivalent leadership role.
- Experience working with retailers, FM companies, or Blue Chip customers.
- A strategic thinker who balances long-term planning with hands-on customer engagement.
- Proven ability to drive commercial growth and influence senior stakeholders.
- Strong relationship-builder with credibility at senior customer levels.
- Knowledge of engineering, manufacturing, or technical equipment environments.
- Highly organised, resilient, and detail-focused.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable Experience:
- Exposure to loading bay scissor lifts or automatic doors.
- Experience in bakery, catering, or coffee equipment sales.
- Background in managing complex equipment programmes across multi-site estates.
Career Development:
Training is also a huge part of our culture here at Miller’s Vanguard and our City and Guilds accredited training centre is where we coach and develop our employees regardless of your position or your length of service, we want to make sure that our staff can progress and keep pace with ever-changing equipment technologies.
Why Join Us:
- Training in our City & Guilds accredited academy.
- Job specific uniform & tooling for all roles.
- Company wide fun days and charity events.
- Company pension.
- 24 holidays per year plus bank holidays.
- Regular staff ‘treats’ for employees and their families.
Commercial Manager employer: Miller’s Recruitment
Miller’s Vanguard is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development through our City & Guilds accredited training centre, ensuring that all staff have the opportunity to progress in their careers. Our vibrant work culture is enriched by company-wide fun days, charity events, and regular treats for employees and their families, fostering a sense of community and belonging. With a focus on strategic commercial management and strong relationships with customers, this role offers a rewarding environment for those looking to make a significant impact in the industry.
