Head of Commercial

Head of Commercial, Christchurch, £65,000

In this newly appointed position as Head of Commercial you’ll work extremely closely with the Managing Director taking full responsibility for developing and implementing commercial strategies which will drive sales and revenue growth.

You will ensure that all bids and tenders are commercially viable in terms of margin, costings and delivery schedules. With proven success, this role offers the opportunity for progression upwards.

Background

Rubicon’s client is a leading specialist in the engineering industry, offering high-quality components and services to a global client base. They are well known locally for their innovation and commitment to customer satisfaction.

As Head of Commercial you will have ownership of:

• Developing and implementing commercial strategies to underpin sales and revenue growth
• Developing and implementing pricing strategies that will allow maximisation of profit, whilst at the same time offering competitive pricing in the current market
• Analysing market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions
• Close collaboration with technical, production, and senior leadership teams to ensure customer requirements are fully met
• Budgeting, forecasting, and reporting of commercial performance

Key Requirements as Head of Commercial:

• Currently working in a senior commercial role within an engineering or manufacturing business
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Financial and analytical acumen, with experience in forecasting and performance analysis
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• A proactive and customer-focused approach, with a commitment to quality and service excellence.

Does this sound like a leadership challenge you could grab with both hands and own?  We are working exclusively in partnership with our client to provide them with a strong short-list of candidates for this Head of Commercial opportunity, therefore, an application or a confidential call to Ellie would be welcomed.