Group Commercial Manager

Group Commercial Manager - The Opportunity

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Location:

Aston, Birmingham
Sector:
Building Materials

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 existing 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.

• 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

• Proven experience in product management, commercial management or a stock focused 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 relationships 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

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

If this role interests you, click apply or contact David Thompson at Orion Electrotech Reading.