Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager Overview

This position offers a significant commercial leadership opportunity within a dynamic electrical engineering firm. TEC Partners is collaborating with a well-established electrical engineering manufacturer known for delivering high-quality engineered solutions throughout the UK. The company is currently experiencing a phase of growth and is looking to appoint its first dedicated Commercial Manager to spearhead the commercial function.

The ideal candidate will be an ambitious sales professional eager to take ownership of this newly created role, shape the commercial strategy, and play a pivotal role in building a future sales team. If you possess experience in an engineering SME, particularly in electrical, electronic, or electromechanical sectors, and thrive in a hands-on role focused on acquiring new business and nurturing long-term customer relationships, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The Role

Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for driving commercial growth, developing new opportunities, and enhancing key customer relationships. This role is highly hands-on, requiring a balance between strategic input and daily business development activities. Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities.
• Building and maintaining relationships with OEMs, contractors, and engineering customers.
• Managing inbound inquiries and converting opportunities into orders.
• Engaging with clients to understand their technical requirements and provide commercial solutions.
• Working closely with engineering and production teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Supporting the development of the wider commercial strategy as the business grows.
• Playing a key role in shaping and building a future sales function.

About You

We seek a commercially driven individual capable of winning new business and establishing strong technical credibility with engineering customers. You should be ambitious, entrepreneurial, and excited about the prospect of shaping, growing, and ultimately leading a high-performing commercial function. You will likely have experience in one or more of the following roles:

• Commercial Manager
• Sales Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Area Sales Manager
• Technical Sales Manager

Additionally, you should possess:

• Experience in the electrical, electronic, or electromechanical engineering sectors.
• A background in selling engineered products, systems, or technical solutions.
• A proactive and energetic approach to business development.
• Experience working within an SME environment with broad responsibilities.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• The ambition to grow with the business and help shape a commercial team.

What’s on Offer

The position offers a competitive salary between £65,000 and £75,000, depending on experience, along with a performance-based incentive structure that is currently being developed. You will have the opportunity to establish and lead a commercial function, with clear progression as the business continues to expand. The role is set within a collaborative SME environment where you will have genuine influence over decision-making, presenting a long-term opportunity within a growing and evolving organization.

If you are an ambitious commercial professional with a background in electrical engineering and are looking for a role where you can make a significant impact, we would be eager to hear from you. Please send your CV for immediate review if you are interested in this position or would like to discuss it further.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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