Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager

Location: Derby
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (Office Based)
Salary: Competitive Salary

Are you an experienced Commercial Manager looking for your next challenge? Do you have a passion for building strong customer relationships, leading high-performing teams, and driving commercial growth?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business based in Derby that is looking to appoint an ambitious and enthusiastic Commercial Manager to play a key role in the future success of the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded professional who can bring fresh ideas, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to an already successful commercial team.

The Role

Initially, you'll spend time developing a thorough understanding of the business, its customers, products, and commercial operations. Once established, you'll take on a pivotal leadership role, supporting the Head of Commercial while leading and developing a team of five Commercial Executives.

You'll also manage key customer relationships, identify new business opportunities, and help shape the future commercial strategy of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a team of Commercial Executives.
• Work closely with the Head of Commercial to drive business growth and continuous improvement.
• Manage and develop relationships with key customer accounts, delivering exceptional service.
• Meet with customers face-to-face to strengthen partnerships and identify growth opportunities.
• Oversee new customer onboarding.
• Review customer account activity and websites to identify commercial opportunities.
• Support the team with performance management and HR-related matters.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through strategic account management.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of commercial processes and business performance.

About You

We're looking for someone who is energetic, commercially driven, and ready to make a genuine impact.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Account Management role.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, support and inspire a team.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A confident, professional, and well-presented approach.
• A self-motivated attitude with the ability to hit the ground running.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience within the furniture or wholesale industry would be highly advantageous.
• A passion for building lasting customer relationships and identifying commercial opportunities.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Monday to Friday working hours (office based).
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing business.
• A varied and rewarding leadership role with genuine scope to make an impact.

Interested?

To find out more or to apply, please contact Charlotte Keenan:

01509 633633
charlotte.keenan@therecruitment-group.co.uk

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