Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager Overview

This position is for a Commercial Manager within a specialist engineering firm focused on the low voltage electrical sector, which provides technical solutions for control panels, power distribution units, low voltage switchgear, and related electrical systems. The company serves clients in industrial and technical engineering environments, offering tailored solutions, project delivery, and ongoing commercial support. Due to ongoing growth, they are seeking a Commercial Manager to collaborate closely with the Director and play a pivotal role in expanding the company’s market presence.

The primary focus of this role is to enhance the company’s footprint in the low voltage electrical and power distribution sectors. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial and business development skills, along with a solid understanding of electrical engineering products and solutions. Responsibilities include identifying and securing new business opportunities, fostering customer relationships, and supporting the company’s growth across various markets involving control panels, LV switchgear, power distribution systems, and electrical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities within the low voltage electrical sector.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers across industrial, manufacturing, utilities, infrastructure, and engineering markets.
• Support the Director in driving commercial growth and expanding market presence.
• Develop opportunities related to control panels, LV switchgear, power distribution units, MCCs, and associated electrical systems.
• Prepare and manage proposals, quotations, tenders, and commercial agreements.
• Lead commercial discussions and negotiations with customers and stakeholders.
• Develop account growth strategies and identify opportunities for repeat business.
• Work closely with engineering and technical teams to ensure customer requirements are delivered effectively.
• Monitor market activity, competitor positioning, and industry developments within the electrical sector.
• Represent the business at customer meetings, industry events, and networking activities.
• Support long-term commercial planning and strategic growth initiatives.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Commercial Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, or similar role within the electrical engineering sector.
• Strong background in low voltage electrical systems, ideally involving control panels, power distribution units, LV switchgear, MCCs, or electrical infrastructure.
• Proven experience developing business within electrical, industrial, or technical engineering environments.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical products and solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Experience managing customer relationships, commercial negotiations, and tender processes.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and secure growth opportunities.
• Proactive, hands-on, and commercially driven approach.
• Stable career background with evidence of delivering long-term commercial impact would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Salary between £60,000 – £80,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work directly with the Director and influence business growth.
• Key position within a growing electrical engineering business.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you have a robust commercial background within the low voltage electrical sector and are eager to contribute to the growth of a specialist engineering business, we would love to hear from you.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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