Group Commercial Manager

Group Commercial Manager

• Office Location: Aston, Birmingham
• Sector: Building Materials

Group Commercial Manager - The Opportunity

We are seeking a Group Commercial Manager to join an established building materials business, to take ownership, manage and optimise the commercial product portfolio by overseeing stock levels, product coding accuracy and stock related campaigns across the network. The Group Commercial Manager is responsible for identifying, evaluating and presenting new product opportunities that complement and strengthen the exisitng Group offering. A key element of this position involves negotiating terms with suppliers, managing those relationships, margin performance and understanding product data to allow informed commercial decisions to be made and guide promotional strategy.

Group Commercial Manager - Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new product opportunities to enhance margin and expand commercial offering
• Support the promotion and development of emerging product ranges, helping to drive customer uptake and market growth
• Manage day to day supplier relationships, negotiate and maintain advantageous pricing structures whilst monitoring service standards and product availability
• Communicate supplier price increases to both Group and customers in a timely and accurate manner
• Oversee the introduction and ongoing management of fabricated stock lines
• Deliver product related training to staff to support knowledge growth and improve customer confidence
• Maintain regular communication with branch teams to aid smooth transition and movement of stock across the network

Group Commercial Manager - About You

• Proven experience in product management, commercial management or a stock focussed role within a construction, building materials or distribution environment
• Excellent negotiation skills, with experience handling supplier discussions, pricing agreements and commercial terms
• Track record in project management, including coordinated product launches, stock transitions or commercial initiatives
• Commercial acumen and the ability to prioritise across multiple functions
• Proven customer facing experience, maintaining strong realtionships and attending customer or supplier meetings as required
• Highly numerate, with confidence analysing commercial figures, trends and performance reports
• Working knowledge of construction industry or similar contractor based tendering, or selling of multi-component products
• Confident, professional with excellent communication skills across all levels of the business
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently

Group Commercial Manager - What s On Offer

• Company group personal pension
• Medical cash plan scheme
• Car allowance
• Staff wellbeing and support service
• Life Assurance

If this role of Group Commercial Manager is of interest simply click apply or if you have any further questions, please contact David Thompson at Orion Electrotech Reading.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website

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