Commercial Manager

JWR Employment Specialists are working with a Mechanical and Engineering Company who are specialists in bespoke fabrication to recruit a Commercial Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual who will manage all commercial aspects of projects and provide direction to projects and commercial team. The role will be based in Mayo.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing the commercial strategy and direction of projects
• Building and managing relationships, identifying opportunities for new contracts and pursuing new business opportunities
• Manage/monitor all commercial aspects of projects including ongoing monitoring against actual costs through project life
• Maintain positive cash flow and maximise profitability on project
• Oversee and provide direction to the projects and commercial team
• Identify and manage commercial risks
• Manage the assessment of quotations submitted and selecting the bidders with which the commercial/financial negotiations may be conducted
• Fostering a culture of results, innovation, and quality assurance within the company
• Ensuring targets are understood, driving business development and KPIs
• Setting a high professional standard of client-facing work within the team e.g. owning quarterly reviews, presentations and client interactions
• Leading on representing the brand’s values, culture, approach, and dedication to internal training
• Representing the company at industry / client events and meetings

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or BSc in Quantity Surveying
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Commercial Manager
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical thinker, with excellent communication, listening, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Confident team player, solution focused, and responsible for developing and motivating team members.
• Engaging, innovative, and creative communicator comfortable working with both clients and colleagues.