About this role
Castle Donington, office based
Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 up to £50,000 + annual bonus
Macildowie are working with a leading client based in Castle Donington to recruit an experienced and commercially driven Commercial Manager into their growing team. Operating within the retail sector, this is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who enjoys combining people management with strategic account management.
You'll take responsibility for supporting and developing a team of Commercial Executives while personally managing a portfolio of established, high-value customer accounts, with responsibility to grow spend and increase profit and revenue. This isn't a role where you'll simply maintain what's already there. The business is looking for someone who will spot opportunities, challenge existing ways of working and actively contribute to commercial revenue account growth.
The Role
Working closely with the Head of Commercial and Commercial & Sales Director, you'll become a key point of contact across the commercial function.
Your responsibilities will include
Managing relationships with a portfolio of long-standing, high-value accounts
Meeting customers face-to-face to strengthen relationships and identify opportunities for growth
Regularly reviewing account performance, customer websites and commercial data to uncover opportunities
Supporting the delivery of wider commercial objectives alongside senior leadership
Taking ownership of new customer onboarding and ensuring a professional, seamless experience
Identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and overall account management
Using your commercial judgement and initiative to improve both customer performance and team effectiveness
Experience of marketplace growth, with businesses such as Amazon/ B&Q/ Wayfair etc
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is commercially switched-on, confident with customers and comfortable taking ownership.
Ideally, you'll bring:2–3 years' relevant commercial or account management experience
Experience within retail, furniture, wholesale or a similar product-led environment
Previous experience leading, mentoring or supporting a team
Strong account management and relationship-building skills
Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders and customers face-to-face
Excellent organisation and time-management skills
A proactive approach with the ability to identify and act upon commercial opportunities
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word
A genuine drive to improve performance, processes and customer relationships
What's On Offer?
Alongside a negotiable salary dependent upon experience, you'll receive:
24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Your birthday off as an additional day's holiday
Health Care Cash Plan following six months' service
Monday to Friday working hours
The opportunity to take ownership of a commercially important position
Exposure to established, high-value customer accounts
The chance to influence how the commercial team develops and operates
If you're an experienced account management or commercial professional who's ready to combine leadership, customer relationships and commercial growth in your next role, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for more information.