At a Glance
- Tasks: Negotiate contracts and manage customer relationships in a defence environment.
- Company: Join a leading company dedicated to protecting what matters most.
- Benefits: Up to £70k salary, flexible working, 25 days leave, and private health insurance.
- Other info: Innovative culture with great career development and training opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence while enjoying excellent work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial sales, negotiation, and contract law preferred.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 70000 £ per year.
Engineered to Protect, that's our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. This is a key role working with one of SEA's largest customers within a defence environment. You will be working on current and future platforms, and working closely with project management, technical teams and wider stakeholders to deliver compliant bids into the Customer.
The Commercial Manager will be based at our Bristol site. This role allows for flexible working. The salary for this role is up to £70k, depending on experience.
In this role it will be your job to negotiate and agree Customer Contracts and other relevant commercial documents. It will be your job to manage customers and be a key customer commercial contact. You will also undertake commercial management of sub-contractors and coordinate Contract Reviews for new projects.
We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.
At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we're always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins.
- Work life balance
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
- 25 days annual leave, plus buy and sell
- Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave
- Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
- All Staff Bonus
- Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
- Canada Life GP and financial advice
- Life assurance policy
- Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
- Development opportunities, including online learning
- Facilities & resources
- Private seated lunch areas
- Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
- Free onsite parking
Qualified in contract law or hold a general law degree would be desirable. Experience in delivering commercial sales transactions, negotiation, bid preparation.
If you'd like to know more, please give Dave from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 0333 041 4172.
MANAGER, CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER in Bristol employer: Systems Engineering and Assessment Limited
At SEA, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Bristol that fosters innovation and flexibility. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our generous benefits package, including hybrid working arrangements, extensive training opportunities, and a supportive culture that values creativity and collaboration. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the defence sector while enjoying a healthy work-life balance and numerous perks designed to enhance your professional journey.
Contact Details:
Systems Engineering and Assessment Limited Recruitment Team
